With his melodic phrases and warm sound on alto sax, Patrick Bianco from Switzerland established his name within the international jazz scene as a promising traditionalist and keeper of a piece of Jazz History, representing Jazz in its authentic way. Sought after by famous big bands such as Pepe Lienhard or Don Menza he also maintains a busy touring schedule with smaller groups around the globe at festivals and jazz clubs.

He had the chance to be featured with the following stars of today’s jazz world: Dado Moroni, Don Menza, Andy McKee, Jim Rotondi, Renato Chicco, Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Petula Clark, Billy Cobham, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Nils Landgren, James Moody, James Morrison, Nana Mouskouri, Freda Payne, Lee Ritenour, Joe Sample, Greg Phillinganes, Paul Jackson Jr., Nathan East, John Robinson, Paulinho da Costa, Max Greger Jr., George Robert, Pepe Lienhard, Adrian Mears, Rob Bargad, Philippe Catherine, Silvano Bazan, Andy Scherrer, Francis Coletta, Bert Joris, Sandy Patton, William Evans, Bonnie J. Taylor, Giorgos Antoniou, Claus Raible, Brad Leali, Stevie Woods, etc.

Both, the studio and the live stage are familiar places to Patrick Bianco. Hence he performed in TV, radio, comedy and circus shows as well as theater and musical plays. Among his many accolades are the Swiss Jazz Award in 2016 with his album: "Remembering Cannonball Adderley" with his band Cannonsoul and several awards from Italy and Switzerland.

Besides his life as a musician, Patrick Bianco also devotes his time to teaching. As an in demand and experienced saxophon professor he also managed to finish his studies to become a school principle in 2015. Originally he studied jazz performance and paedagogy with the late George Robert at the Jazzschool Berne in Switzerland.

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