When he picks up the saxophone, the melodies that follow come straight from the heart, and there is no mistaking the distinct sound of Donald Hayes. A native of Memphis, TN, Donald is a musician, arranger, orchestrator, artist, and feature film/television composer. His music has taken him all over the world, but he has never strayed to far from his gospel and blues music roots. His approach to music is simple;

“to make soulful music that inspires people to dance, love, connect, and just feel good about life.”

Donald has been very blessed and fortunate, to work with some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. Donald’s gift and ear fot music, has definitely made him one of the most sought-after musicians and arrangers in the country. Most of Donald’s touring has come from working with Robin Thicke, who featured Hayes on his single, “Morning Sun.”

Over the past few years, he has worked behind so many great and talented artists with touring and recording, Donald has finally stepped out of the background. With the recording of his first solo project aptly titled, “Front Ground”, Donald features such artist as Eric Benet, Marcus Miller, and the late Wayman Tisdale. Donald’s music is an extension of his life and who he is as a person. This philosophy, in addition to the music itself, has earned Donald fans from all over the world and he’s looking forward to sharing his music with them all.