Donovan Taylor is a music artist, filmmaker and humanitarian. He specializes in large scale charitable projects that combine music, film and other mediums to spread light and hope to those around him. He is based out of his New York City studio, New Hudson Camaraderie.

Donovan Taylor as a music artist:

Donovan is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist that creates music best described as art rock (indie rock with jazz, classical, new and world music influences). His most important project to date is ‘The Beatitude Project’ based off his debut album “Beatitude”, inspired by his journey through mental illness. With said project, Donovan and his band are touring the country (New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, Mesa, Chicago, Hackensack and Salt Lake City with more locations yet to be announced). Donovan has released 1 album, 1 EP and 12 singles, collaborated with Brooklyn-based record label, Leestavall Records, and performed at some of New York’s most iconic rock venues: Rockwood Music Hall, Pete’s Candy Store and Bowery Electric. He has another album set to be released in April 2027 entitled ‘Bird Anthology’.

Donovan Taylor as a filmmaker:

Donovan is currently set to create a documentary partnered with famous chef, Cristina Martinez (featured in Chef’s Table) which will feature Donovan’s, The Beatitude Project with a special focus on Cristina and her Philadelphia community, raising awareness for their mental health struggles in the midst of polarizing political policies.

Donovan Taylor as a humanitarian:

Donovan always combines his artistic projects with charitable causes and organizations. Most notably in conjunction with his project, “The Beatitude Project” which is about mental illness. Donovan has so far partnered with Gantry Group (helping provide service for immigrant college students to afford therapy) and Laloboy Foundation (a non profit organization dedicated to suicide prevention). Donovan includes service performances into his tours (prisons, youth groups, homeless shelters, hospitals etc).

Donovan is a passionate educator. He dedicates a large portion of his time educating the rising generation. He is a music instructor for Renaissance Youth Center, a non profit organization that provides music education to schools and students in The Bronx, as well Musipire Music Academy in Queens, as well as teaching private lessons in his studio, New Hudson Camaraderie.

Credentials:

Donovan Taylor was mentored in composition and film scoring by legendary composer, Paul Chihara. Paul is a prolific Hollywood composer (100 films), composer in residence for the San Francisco Ballet, Contemporary of Steve Reich, John Williams, Quincy Jones. Teacher of James Horner (Titanic, Avatar) and student of music legend Nadia Boulanger.

Donovan received his Masters in Jazz Studies from New York University where he studied with legendary drummer, Billy Drummond (Sonny Rollins) and renowned saxophonist Dave Liebman (Miles Davis, Elvin Jones).

Donovan received his Bachelors in Percussion Performance from Brigham Young University - with said university, he toured and performed all over the world including the Philippines, Australia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

Donovan also continues to study voice with teacher Jamie Erekson.