Mellow Tones Jazz Band from New York City, NY

NEW YORK PIANIST AND SAXOPHONIST WILLIAM GATI and the Mellow Tones have performed more than 990 engagements in the North East, and has over 35 years of professional experience. They have entertained for major corporations as well as for small businesses, and private events, and has performed and/or studied with jazz stars such as John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet, Antoinette Montague and Sir Roland Hanna. If you are searching for musicians that will make your event spectacular, this is the band! William Gati is also a talented vocalist and song writer and was the house pianist at the Water's Edge Restaurant in Long Island City, New York. He believes that we must all let the music out from within us. His jazz and ambient style is soulful, smooth and technical all in various proportions. He loves to play straight-ahead jazz but particularly enjoys playing original ambient compositions. His performances are lively and interesting because they are spontaneous and inspired by the moment. He can put on a very entertaining, creative and memorable performance. The band owns state of the art equipment including: PA System with 400 Watts, mixer with 8 inputs, 5 microphones, saxophones, keyboards, flute, drums, bass. We also use iPads and can play thousands of tunes from classical to contemporary. We can also DJ any tune you have a recording of and MC your entire event. 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.