William Gati is an accomplished pianist, organist, vocalist, saxophonist and composer who was trained at Julliard School of Music. He has studied Jazz with some jazz greats as well. He has performed at many of the great halls and venues in New York City as well as many private events. He leads a jazz trio and combo. Bill has performed at Maple Grove in the past for a Valentines Day Concert with his Jazz Trio, at a luncheon on the piano, and with the Sacred Music Choral, in which he sings tenor. He also performed at the Kew Gardens Community Center on many occasions. He has performed with Wendy at the Rockaway Library and at an AARP luncheon.
Bill is a member of Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery and the Richmond Hill Historical Society. He is also a member of the Sacred Music Choral of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Richmond Hill and the Melodians of Forest Hills. He has played the organ for many local churches including Resurrection Church in Kew Gardens, St. John’s Lutheran, Grace Lutheran, Union Congregational, and St. John’s in Lattingtown.
Bill is featured in the Oscar-nominated movie “First Reformed” as an organist and received credit for performing “Old Rugged Cross” in the movie. His last CD: Bill Gati and the Roaring 20’s Band 8 x 8 was submitted for a Grammy Award last year. Copies of his CD will be on sale today after the performance. Aside from his musical pursuits, Bill is also an architect, tour guide, and author.
