Ted Hasiuk here for Jazz Lynx/Café Jazz "...... with The Laws of Attraction and its title track, Donato provides one of the most engaging efforts to this point in his career!!"
DJ John Phillips of Humphreys by the Bay Backstage Nightclub "Will is the most exciting artist we've ever seen here at Humphrey's."
Café Jazz Radio "So who will be the next rising sax star in Smooth Jazz? There are an ever-increasing number of music lovers that feel that it not only should be, but in fact will be Will Donato… After you hear his music, I'm betting that you too will eagerly be adding your voice to the ever-growing chorus that is shouting Donato's name…”
SmoothVibes.com In 2007, the new WILL CALL CD arrives on Innervision records and I can't think of anyone who has heard it and hasn't been thrilled. This is one of the freshest, strongest, and most original releases out there. Hopefully the word will spread, because "Will Call " is one that no smooth jazz fan should be deprived of hearing.”
Tim Durkee, STAR 103 FM. Albany NY "Will's performance for WQAR was fresh, vibrant, and fun. It must be the Will Power!"
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Fans were introduced to Will Donato's musical and performing abilities with some of the best musicians in the west, including Grammy Award winner George Landress, Gregg Karukas, Blake Aaron, Tony Guerrero, Jeff Caruthers, Steve Reid ( The Rippingtons), Al Mckay (Earth,Wind, and Fire), Bruce Conte (Tower of Power!) and Steve Oliver. You can hear Will’s signature sound on Steve's phenominal chart topping 1 hit single “High Noon.” Will was one of the signature front men of Steve Reids - Bamboo Forest for four years!
Outside the Contemporary Jazz genre, he has performed with Richard Marx and Gerald Levert and can
be heard on the soundtracks of "Thelma and Louise," "The Untouchables" and "The Wedding Planner."
Live in concert, Will's charismatic performance sets pulses racing with his up-tempo, R&B infused jazz style that can switch from funk and groove to mellow ballads without missing a beat.
Will has over 200 performances scheduled this year throughout the country performing regularly at Jazz Festivals, Clubs, Corporate and Private Events, with various contingents including the Art of Sax. This project has enhanced his reputation as a fine showman as well as musician.
In the first week of it's release, Will's new single, "Laws of Attraction" was the "most added single" at radio stations across the country and has s comfortably landed in the top twenty after only 3 weeks in release. Will's new CD will be release this month. Look for a myspace member presale offer within the next few days!
Take a look at the fun we had last Sat.during my CD Release Party at Spaghettini's last Sat, 6/14.......
Wanted to say THANKS again for a completely GREAT time and I look forward to playing with you guys anytime, anywhere. Great energy and just cool people! Cheers!!
Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul...it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.
I was listening to the Wave yesterday with a buddy and next think you know you were doing a live interview. It was very nice, I'm glad I was tuned in! I hope you have fun at the Sat gig!
