Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 5, 2006
• Invested on: October 26, 2007

Respected by his peers and admired by jazz lovers, Michel Donato is a world-class bass player. His technique, virtuosity and mastery have gained him a reputation that extends well beyond our borders. He has been a member of a variety of music groups and has played with Quebec jazz and vocal greats. He has written pieces for bass as well as music for television and film. He has also made a number of albums, several recorded with other world-renowned artists. Moreover, this incredible musician is imparting his knowledge to the next generation by teaching at Université de Montréal and McGill University.