WILL DONATO

#1 HIT SAXOPHONIST

New single “FOREVER LASTING”
out May 22nd everywhere!

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“FOREVER LASTING”

the new single OUT may 22ND EVERYWHERE.
pre-order IT ON YOUR FAVORITE DIGITAL MUSIC PLATFORM NOW!

After 30+ years as a solo artist performing at festivals the world over, saxophonist Will Donato has seen it all: vinyl, CDs, downloads, and now streaming. With Artificial Intelligence now entering the picture, Donato wanted to put out a single that conveys his love of all things true and authentic.
"Forever Lasting" is just that.

Featuring some of the top names in smooth jazz - guitarist Steve Oliver, keyboardist / sound designer Michael Broening, bassist Eddie Reddick, and percussionist Ray Yslas, Donato has again crafted a solid and memorable piece using similar ingredients to those that helped recent singles reach the top of the radio charts and over 3.5 million streams on Spotify.

Written by Will Donato & Steve Oliver
Produced By Michael Broening

Will Donato - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Flute
Steve Oliver - Guitar
Michael Broening - Keys And Programming
Eddie Reddick - Bass
Ray Yslas - Percussion

Mixed By Michael Broening
Mastered By Steve Hall

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UPCOMING LIVE DATES

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“A Must See Show!”

Will Donato, a 2-Time Billboard #1 Hit saxophonist, is one of contemporary jazz’s
most dynamic performers, gifted with the ability to bond and connect with his audiences like no other.

A cancer survivor who truly celebrates each day and each person he meets, Will has headlined or shared the stage as a special guest at the Blue Note in New York City, the Seabreeze Jazz Festival, the Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival in Portugal, the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, Humphreys by the Bay, the Capital Jazz Cruise, Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve and countless
major club venues across the country.

Will has performed with some of the best known musicians of the groove / smooth jazz genre, namely Al McKay of Earth Wind and Fire, Richard Elliot, Bruce Conte of Tower of Power, Blake Aaron, Steve Reid of The Rippingtons, Brian Simpson, Steve Oliver, Gregg Karukas and Nick Colionne. He has worked in the pop music genre as well - most notably with Gerald Levert, Wynonna Judd, Toni Childs, and superstar Richard Marx. His music can be heard on the number one contemporary jazz legacy hit from Steve Oliver, “High Noon” as well as on the soundtracks from several movie scores including
Thelma and Louise, The Wedding Planner, Under the Boardwalk, and No Man’s Land.

His May 2022 radio single “GOOD ON YOU” was a Billboard #1 hit and a previous single release “INFINITE SOUL” has over 3.7 MILLION streams to date on Spotify alone and reached the coveted #1 spot on the Billboard smooth jazz airplay chart in 2019.

Will Donato was quoted by NewJazz.com as “A Must See Show!”

notable past performances

The Blue Note - New York, NY
Seabreeze Jazz Festival - Panama City Beach, FL
Algarve Groove International Jazz Festival - Portugal
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival - Rehoboth Beach, DE
The Capital Jazz Cruise - Bermuda
Rick Braun's New Year's Eve - Tucson, AZ
Thornton Winery - Temecula, CA
The Low Country Land & Sea Festival - Charleston, SC
Summer Concerts Series - Manitoba, Canada
Humphreys By The Bay - San Diego, CA
Smooth Jazz for Scholars - Milford, CT
KSBR 88.5 Birthday Bash - Orange County, CA
Spaghettini - Seal Beach, CA
The Tin Pan - Richmond, VA

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