Matt Bianco

The Profile

English band formed in the early 1980s, known for a sophisti-pop sound mixing Latin rhythms, jazz and pop; early lineup included Mark Reilly, Danny White and Basia Trzetrzelewska.

Early lineup featured Polish singer Basia Trzetrzelewska alongside Mark Reilly and Danny White; Basia later pursued a solo career.

The single DeBaser review praises Matt Bianco's 1984 album Whose Side Are You On? for its sunny sophisti-pop blend of Latin, jazz and synth-pop. The reviewer highlights four enduring tracks and the early trio lineup of Mark Reilly, Danny White and Basia. The piece notes later lineup splits and a loss of the original magic.