William Gati Pianist from New York City, NY

NEW YORK PIANIST, ORGANIST AND SAXOPHONIST WILLIAM GATI has performed more than 1300 engagements in the North East, was the house pianist at the Water's Edge Restaurant in Long Island City for seven years, and has over 35 years of professional experience. He has a state of the art PA System, wireless mics, blue-tooth technology, mixing board with effects and DJ equipment to supplement his live music. He has entertained for hundreds of church services, weddings, birthdays, corporations, and private events. He has studied at Julliard School of Music, City College, Queens College and with jazz stars such as John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet and Sir Roland Hanna. He is also the organist for the Church of the Resurrection in Kew Gardens, NY. If you are searching for a musician that will help make your event spectacular, this is the man! William Gati has a significant background in music, with formal training and professional experience spanning several decades. He studied music at the Juilliard School of Music in Manhattan from 1969 to 1974, which is one of the world’s leading music schools, known for its stringent admissions process and its comprehensive, high-quality music education. This early start laid a solid foundation for his musical career. In addition to his formal education, William Gati has maintained an active career in music. He has recorded several albums, with one of the most noteworthy being “Bill Gati and the Roaring 20’s Band 8 by 8.” This indicates his involvement in performing and possibly arranging or composing music, with a focus on the jazz genre or styles reminiscent of the 1920s era. Furthermore, William Gati has also performed in a film, playing the organist in “First Reformed.” This highlights his versatility as a musician, capable of performing in a variety of settings, from recording studios to film. Presently, he plays the organ for the Church of Christ, Science in Flushing, NY, showcasing his ongoing commitment to music and performance. Overall, William Gati’s background in music is marked by a combination of rigorous formal education, professional recording and performance experiences, and an ongoing engagement with music through performances at various venues. REVIEWS Wow! We had about 300 guests and were told this was our best musical entertainment ever! People are still talking about Bill and his band. It was above excellent! We will have them back! We highly recommend them, they surely will not disappoint! Kim P. The Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadow Park, NY Outstanding! Our cocktail party was a big success and music plays a big part in that success! Bill was absolutely wonderful and We look forward to having him back every year! Kim P. The Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadow Park, NY Bill has made my day He was fabulous! Stanley B. the Water's Edge, LIC, NY Bill was wonderful! He had made the event very special! Joyce, Water's Edge, LIC, NY Bill and his Band was exceptional. They really made the event great. We will be using them again for our Fund Raiser! Kim P., the Water's Edge, LIC, NY Bill was prompt, professional and personable. His playing style and music selection fit the tempo and mood of the party to a "Tee". Bill and his piano rounded out a perfect afternoon of celebration. Thanks Bill! -- Patricia G, Hicksville, NY Bill was fabulous. He is very versatile and made the party special. I highly recommend him. -- Joy G, Woodbury, CT, 8/12/2007 I totally enjoyed the music at our event. Bill is a very good musician in my opinion. We had a sing along as well and we had a wonderful time. -- Mary Alice B, Cold Spring, NY William was very good, he accommodated all our requests and his sound blended in perfectly with our wedding. William proved to be very versatile and responsive during our the wedding process and during the actual day! -- Priscilla D, New York, NY

• Just the Two of Us | Grover Washington Jr
• Harlem Nocturn | Stan Getz
• LOVE | Berlin
• I Wish You Love | Sinatra
• Fur Elise | Beethoven
• Moonlight Sonata | Beethoven
• Sonata Pathetique | Beethove
• Hungarian Dance | Brahms
• Waltz | Brahms
• Polonaise | Chopin
• Clair de Lune | Debussy
• Liebestram | Liszt
• Piano Concerto No 1 | Tchaikovsky
• The Happy Farmer | Schumann
• Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring | Bach
• Morning | Grieg
• Canon | Pachelbel
• Air | Handel
• the Swan | Saint Saens
• Maple Leaf Rag | Joplin
• The Entertainer | Joplin
• Blue Danube Waltz | Straus
• Wedding March | Mendelssohn
• Amazing Grace | Traditional
• Havah Nagilah | Traditional
• Deep River | Traditional
• Auld Land Syne | Traditional
• When the Saints go Marching in | Traditional
• Bridal Chorus | Wagner
• Hallelujah Chorus | Handel
• Bill Bailey | Cannon
• Danny Boy | Traditional
• Moonlight Bay | Wenrich
• You Made Me Love You | MacCarthy
• Ain't We Got Fun | Whiting
• America | Traditional
• America the Beautiful | Ward
• Nocturne | Chopin
• Waltz | Weber
• The Girl From Ipanema | Norman Gimbel
• Misty | Eroll Garner
• How High The Moon | Morgan Lewis
• Sack of Woe | Julian Adderley
• Satin Doll | Duke Ellington
• Second Hand Rose | James F. Hanley
• Summertime | George Gershwin
• My Funny Valentine | Richard Rogers
• Fly Me To The Moon | Bart Howard
• Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) | Joseph Kosma
• All Of Me | Simons and Marks
• All of You | Cole Porter
• Honeysuckle Rose | Thomas Waller
• What A Wonderful World | Weiss and Thiele
• When I Fall In Love | Victor Young
• Bye Bye Blues | Fred Hamm, Dave Benett, Bert Lown, Chauncey Gray
• I Wish You Love | Natalie Cole
• Stand By Me | Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber
• Maybe I'm Amazed | Paul McCartney
• Joy To THe World | Hoyt Axton
• I Give To You | Unknown
• Careless Whisper | George Michael
• Take 5 | Brubeck
• Smooth Operator | Sade
• Mature
• Mercedes Benz | Janis Joplin
• Crazy | Willie Nelson
• Blowin In The Wind | Bob Dylan
• You've Got A Friend | Taylor and King
• I'm Beginning to See the Light | Ellington
• A Train | Ellington
• Solitute | Ellington
• Honesty | Joel
• She's Got A Way | Joel
• Piano Man | Joel
• Just The Way You Are | Joel
• All You Need Is Love | Lennon and McCartney
• Here There And Everywhere | Lennon and McCartney
• Hey Jude | Lennon and McCartney
• Let It Be | Lennon and McCartney
• The Long And Winding Road | Lennon and McCartney
• Michelle | Lennon and McCartney
• Penny Lane | Lennon and McCartney
• Revolution | Lennon and McCartney
• When I'm Sixty Four | Lennon and McCartney
• Yesterday | Lennon and McCartney
• Come Rain Or Come Shine | Arlen
• Stormy Weather | Arlen
• Close To You | Bacharach
• Do You Know The Way To San Jose | Bacharach
• Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head | Bacharach
• What The World Needs Now | Bacharach
• Always | Berlin
• Cheek To Cheek | Berlin
• I Love A Piano | Berlin
• Georga On My Mind | Carmichael
• Heart And Soul | Carmichael
• The Nearness of You | Carmichael
• Skylark | Carmichael
• Stardust | Carmichael
• Annie's Song | Denver
• Sunshine On My Shoulder | Denver
• Autumn In New York | Duke
• Tonight I Celebrate My Love | Goffin
• Will You Love Me Tomorrow | Goffin
• Climb Every Mountain | Rogers and Hammerstein
• Do-Re-Me | Rogers and Hammerstein
• Getting To Know You | Rogers and Hammerstein
• Shall We Dance | Rogers and Hammerstein
• My Favorite Things | Rogers and Hammerstein
• You'll Never Walk Alone | Rogers and Hammerstein
• I Didn't Know What Time It Was | Hart
• The Lady Is A Tramp | Hart
• My Heart Stood Still | Hart
• Isn't It Romantic | Hart
• Have You Met Miss Jones | Hart
• God Bless The Child | Holiday
• That'll Be The Day | Holly
• Sorry Is The Hardest Word | John
• Dream A Little Dream Of Me | Kahn
• Love Me Or Leave Me | Kahn
• Makin Whoopy | Kahn
• Mandy | Kerr
• The Way You Look Tonight | Kern
• All For Love | Lange
• Baby It's Cold Outside | Loesser
• If Ever I Would Leave You | Loewe
• I Thought About You | Mercer
• Moon River | Mercer
• Dreams | Nick
• I've Got You Under My Skin | Porter