First Fridays at the View Featuring The Will Donato Group

First Fridays at the View is where grown folks come to listen to live jazz, dance and have a good time. Our featured artist for May is "The Will Donato Group". Will is one of music’s most dynamic performers, gifted with the ability to bond and connect with his audiences. His latest Billboard #1 radio single “GOOD ON YOU”, dedicated to his hero father Joseph, a retired military man and Will’s inspirational wife Diana, reached the coveted #1 spot on the Billboard smooth jazz airplay chart.

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 Groove International Jazz Festival in Portugal, The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, Humphrey's By The Bay, The Capital Jazz Cruise, and Rick Braun's New Year's Eve.

Will has performed with some of the best known musicians of the smooth jazz genre, namely Al McKay of Earth Wind and Fire, Richard Elliot, Bruce Conte of Tower of Power, 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 soundtracks from several movie scores including Thelma and Louise, The Wedding Planner, Under the Boardwalk, and No Man’s Land. Will Donato was quoted by NewJazz.com as "A Must See Artist!”

DJ Sidney Thompson will spin the dance music.

The View Music Bar offers state of the art sound & lighting with pristine acoustics, great ambience, drinks and food. We also have an outdoor area for cigar aficionados.

No t-shirts, beanies, baseball caps, sweatsuits or tennis shoes.

Doors open at 6:30. Arrive early for best seating.

All Reserve Seating is Held Until 7:30 pm

2 drink minimum or food purchase

No Refunds

Event Venue

View , Music Bar & Lounge, 1431 West Knox Street, Torrance, United States