Donovan Hesser
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Donovan Hesser

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"IN Magazine Launch Party"

Grammy-nominated jazz singer Chris Bennett premiered a song she wrote with Lisa Catherine Cohen in support of marriage equality.Bennett's live performance of "Everybody Has A Right" with Donovan Hesser was well recieved, as her pledge to donate half of the songs proceeds to Marriage Equality California.
(included in photo gallery) - IN Magazine/Karen Ocamb


"IN Magazine Event"

Chris Bennett will be the featured performer on Friday, February 25th for the IN MAGAZINE event at the Design Center in Los Angeles. The event celebrates the launch of their new website. Chris will sing Everybody Has A Right with Donovan Hesser. The song was written by Chris Bennett and Lisa Catherine Cohen and is an anthem in support of Gay Marriage. - IN Magazine


"IN Magazine Event"

Chris Bennett will be the featured performer on Friday, February 25th for the IN MAGAZINE event at the Design Center in Los Angeles. The event celebrates the launch of their new website. Chris will sing Everybody Has A Right with Donovan Hesser. The song was written by Chris Bennett and Lisa Catherine Cohen and is an anthem in support of Gay Marriage. - IN Magazine


Discography

Everybody Has A Right (streaming)
If Loving You is Wrong (streaming)
Somewhere in Between (writers Hesser/Brinager)
(w/ music video produced by DHesser)
I Got the Music in me (cover)
You Got Me ( written by DHesser)
Your Love ( written by DHesser)
I Want To Be Your Lover (writer/producer/DHesser)
Changes ( written by DHesser)
With Just One Look At You ( written by DHesser)
Take the Time ( written by DHesser)
Pool Hall Shuffle( written by DHesser)
Don't Let the Fire Go Out ( written by DHesser)

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It is said, music moves the soul.

Donovan Hesser has got music and rhythm deep down in his soul. It's that fascinating rhythm that drives Donovan.
Since the age of 5, he has been singing and dancing...and the beat goes on.

Through the years, Hesser has entertained millions on the stage, on television, and in films.

No stranger to live theatre, Donovan has starred in the musicals A Chorus Line, Hello Dolly, Gypsy and Oklahoma just to name a few. He also had the great honor and privilege to tour the country in live concerts with music divas, The Pointer Sisters and the legendary Ann-Margret.

Music definitely moves him. He has worked for acclaimed choreographers Paula Abdul, Debbie Allen, and the late great Lester Wilson.
Television audiences are also familiar with Donovan Hesser. He has appeared in such shows as The Tracey Ullman Show, Beverly Hills 90210, and countless awards shows including Americas Dance Honors and numerous Academy Awards telecast. Film credits include Death Becomes Her, Robin Hood-Men In Tights, North,Rush Hour 3,and most recently The Changling directed by Clint Eastwood.
Much more than a triple threat, Donovan Hesser is a man of many talents. Hesser is an artist that is constantly creating. Donovan is also a songwriter and choreographer. Hesser's first songwriting project "You Got Me" is where he was introduced to vocalist, Anita Sherman. Hesser asked Sherman to sing background vocals on that song. Realizing Sherman had a talent in vocal arrangement as well, Anita has since composed and sang background for all of Hesser's music projects. Hesser added video production to his list of many talents by producing a music video of his song, Somewhere In Between. Donovan continues producing and editing video projects today.

Donovan Hesser and Anita Sherman are also lead singers on the recently released new single, "Everybody Has A Right". The single is an anthem for marriage equality and human rights, written by Grammy nominated Chris Bennett and Lisa Catherine Cohen. The anthem is currently being featured on www.pridedepot.com, a gay politically driven website. They are very grateful to have been asked to be a part of this anthem and what it stands for. By promoting "Everybody Has A Right”, at 2008 Pride Festivals across the country, the single will give them the opportunity to be a powerful voice in the fight for equal rights. Especially with a new administration on the horizon, there is no better time than now to unite our community together for change in 2009.

The lyrics of the Gerschwin classic, I Got Rhythm, best describes Donovan Hesser. Donovan Hesser has rhythm and music, what more could he ask for? The right to love whomever he pleases.

One thing is certain; Donovan Hesser loves music and loves performing. It is evident once onstage, that love is deep in his soul. Hesser has created his current show specifically around the right to love and the fight for equality. Hesser's show also features fellow vocalist Anita Sherman, whose gospel influence is guaranteed to keep the love flowing.

Donovan's vision is to have the music and their powerful performance unite the audience and lift them to their feet. Standing not only for their performance, but more importantly, proudly standing for themselves. There is a wrong we need to right!