Peter~Anthony Togni

Announcing the Peter Togni Trio

“The musical performance by the Trio was not just enjoyable but passionate and electrifying. We are indeed fortunate to have such talent come to Mahone Bay and to be enjoyed in the Retreats setting. The weather may have been grey but the music was light, bright, whimsical, animated and definitely a treat for ones soul. We can hardly wait for a recording from this Trio of extremely talented musicians.”
-Marlene & Rocky

This new Halifax based jazz/contemporary trio collaboration was formed in the fall of 2009.  Peter is joined by Jamie Gatti on bass and Tom Roach on drums, creating time loved jazz classics, new compositions and a jazzy twist on some favorite classical pieces.

Peter Togni Trio at Mahone Bay (2009)

Their inaugural concert was held on October 24th at Cecila’s Retreat in Mahone Bay – please see this post for complete details.

If you are interested in booking the Peter Togni Trio for a corporate or private function, or to play at your venue please contact us.

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Tom Roach

Tom Roach was born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, in Boston, he moved to Halifax. Since that time Tom has established himself as a sought-after player, both for recording and live performance situations. His credits include many regional and national radio and television broadcasts and numerous recordings as a session player. He has performed with a wide variety of groups encompassing symphonic, latin/ salsa, jazz, celtic and commercial styles. Tom has also toured extensively throughout North America and Europe, most significantly with Celtic fiddler Natalie MacMaster.
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In the fall of 2001 Tom became a member of the Stadacona Band of the Maritime Forces Atlantic. Apart from his professional performances, Tom has also been active as a teacher, adjudicator and clinician.

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Jamie Gatti

Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, Jamie has a reputation for versatility in playing all musical styles from classical, to jazz, rock, Celtic and theatre.  A professional bassist for 30 years, Gatti has toured and recorded with many artists from around the globe.  Composer/arranger/producer and now bandleader are his interests at this time.

Jamie began playing during high school under the tutelage of music teacher Ron MacKay.  From Ron he learned many of the skills necessary to be a professional player.  He started work in the late 1970’s in Halifax doing shows and commercials for TV and Radio and playing club dates.  In 1980 he accepted an invitation to audition for the RCMP band and won the position.

Gatti moved to Ottawa in 1981 joining the RCMP.  While with that group he toured Canada extensively and around the world performing and recording.  He also participated in the Ottawa music scene playing in many jazz clubs, sessions, theatre shows and with a few orchestras.  He was fortunate to work under conductors such as Boris Brott, David Foster, Erich Kunzel, Newton Waylon and Howard Cable.

In 1994 Gatti retired from the RCMP and returned home to Nova Scotia.  He presently tours and records with the Barra MacNeils.  As well as recording with other Canadian artists, he plays sessions at CBC, with Symphony Nova Scotia and at Neptune Theatre.

Since 1992 Gatti recorded 4 CDs, all solo bass themed, with original tunes and rearranged standards.  The last one ‘Over Time’, was nominated in the Best Jazz Artist category in the 2007 East Coast Music Awards.  Also nominated, 2008 East Coast Music Awards with original music the group Tonic; 2007 Music Nova Scotia Musician of the year and Jazz Recording of the year.  Playing all styles of music has filtered into his writing, combining many of these simultaneously.  Gatti’s home base is Halifax, Nova Scotia.