Bianco (harpist)

Eugene Bianco (March 29, 1927 – May 7, 2007), known professionally as Bianco, was a harpist who recorded for RCA Victor Records. He studied at Juilliard, became the first harpist at the Radio City Orchestra. He then moved to studio work, playing with artist like Stevie Nicks, Chaka Khan, Lou Rawis and others.

Discography

Solo

• Stringin' the standards - Gene Bianco & His Group (RCA Camden 1950s)
• Harp, skip and jump - Gene Bianco & His Group featuring Mundell Lowe (RCA Camden 1950s)
• Joy to the world - Gene Bianco & His Group / “Rainbow Sounds of Bianco” (RCA Victor / Reader's Digest series, 1960s)
• Music for summer evening - RCA Victor series release
• Sweet song of love - RCA Victor
• Sentimental Bouquet - Major Records
• Your All-Time Favorite Songs - RCA Victor Records club release
• Wonderful Waltzes of Richard Rodgers - RCA Victor
• Music to make your heart sing - RCA Victor

Collaborations

With Ruth Brown

• Ruth Brown '65 (Mainstream, 1965)
• Softly (Mainstream, 1972)

With Henry Gross

• Henry Gross (A&M, 1972)

With Eddie Kendricks

• Vintage '78 (Arista, 1978)

With Chaka Khan

• Chaka (Warner Bros., 1978)

With Melanie

• As I See It Now (Neighborhood Records, 1975)

With Stevie Nicks

• The Wild Heart (Modern, 1983)

With Lou Rawls

• Now Is the Time (Epic, 1982)

With Marlena Shaw

• From the Depths of My Soul (Blue Note, 1973)
• Acting Up (Columbia, 1978)

With Emily Yancy

• Yancy (Mainstream, 1965)