Toni Moretti graduated in double bass at the Conservatory of Music in Vicenza (Italy)

Studies & Training: Toni graduated in double bass at the Conservatory of Music in Vicenza (Italy) in 1992. Toni then went on to refine his craft with the distinguished M° Aldo Donà of the Reggio Emilia Conservatory of Music. Continuing studies led to his graduation in Jazz Music at the Conservatory of Music in Trento (Italy) with M° Franco D'Andrea.

Performance & Experience: In 2004 Toni played a group of promotional gigs in Italy with the groups who featured on the PENSIERI DI GUERRA CD compilation.
2003 saw Toni collaborate with the American guitar player Garrison Fewell, prominent teacher at the Berklee Music School of Boston. That same year he played with John Surman as part of the illustrious festival Itinerari Jazz in Trento. In December, he played with the GOSPEL TIMES, Joyce Yuille, Ronnie Jones, Darrel Hill, and Barbara Evans, touring Sicily (Italy).
2002 Toni played gigs with the German singer and guitarist Christina Lux.
2001 Toni toured with his quartet in Luxenbourg.
1989 Toni played on the Italian national TV channel RAI2 as part of the show Burlamacco from Viareggio. That same year Toni and band supported Sarah Vaughan at the Grand Hotel di Rimini (Italy).
Toni has also played with the Scottish Jean Rich (ex Wall Street Crash) and Americans Leodard Johnson and Lara Saint Paul.

Toni has collaborated with several Italian musical groups, including the Veneziani Quartet of Modena, Blue Anytime of Milano, Ruggero Robin of Padova, and Zebu (who won three different competitions in 1991 and recorded a track for the album Vinile Rock Contest). Toni has had the privilege of playing alongside some of the most prestigious names in Italian jazz music, including Mauro Beggio, Gianni Bertoncini, Michele Calgaro, Enzo Carpentieri, Ettore Martin, Stefano Benini and many others.

Extra Activity: In 2005, Toni organized a concert for the Tsunami victims in Schio, Italy. It was staged on 3rd January 2005. This huge event was made possible thanks to Toni's devotion and commendable efforts in grouping together the best in local and national talent. The night's proceeds of € 3, 577 were all donated to the Medici Senza Fontiere organization, who were very active in giving aid and help to the Tsunami victims. Toni is the Artistic Director of the summer festival, Festival delle Piccole Dolomiti near Vicenza, Italy.
Teaching: Toni teaches double bass and bass at various schools across Italy, as well as the websites www.jazzitalia.it - www.electricbass.it www.musicisti.it Toni has also published some free downloads of his lessons.

Recordings: Toni has composed and arranged four CDs in the style of jazz music to date…
YES I WILL (Splas(H): 2004)
This album has been Toni’s largest recording project to date, recording with his 5-piece band, a string quartet and many other guests. In 2004 Toni’s masterful composition Peace Song was recorded with his jazz quintet and a string quartet for the album Yes I Will. It was also chosen to be included on the CD compilation PENSIERI DI GUERRA, a project put together by www.vicenzalive.it for Emergency.
ENTREE (2001)
This album is a combination of Toni’s own original pieces plus jazz classics.
UMBRIA (Intersound Music: 2000)
EASY WAY (MP Records: 1995)


Toni Moretti 4et "Tribute to Miles" live @ Schio Hotel 11/12/2009
Massimo Greco - trumpet
Andrea Tarozzi - piano
Toni Moretti - bass
Gianni Bertoncini - drum