He has appeared since 1975 as a featured soloist and bandleader, and with an array of jazz musicians, including Sonny Rollins, in international venues.
A composer of over 100 works reflecting Classical, Middle Eastern and jazz influences, Donelian has produced 13 albums.
An educator at several New York institutions for 30 years, including The New School and William Paterson University, Donelian is also the author of Training The Ear Vol.
A graduate of Columbia University and private student of Michael Pollon, Carl Bamberger, Ludmila Ulehla, Harold Seletsky and Richie Beirach,[2] Donelian is the co-founder with Marc Mommaas of the Hudson Jazz Workshop.
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