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Debut of 'TROPICABANA! A Musical Romp through the Tropics' with Dana Land & Her Cabana Boys! 

My co-producer, Jeff, and I have been cooking up this idea for some time; a musical show that would be upbeat & entertaining complete with a tropical feel and would appeal to a wide range of ages and musical tastes. "TROPICABANA! A Musical Romp through the Tropics - with Dana Land & The Cabana Boys' was born! We debuted our show to a sold-out crowd at Hawaii Public Radio's Atherton Theatre on Saturday, January 25th, 2014.

Culling tunes from different tropical locals including Cuba, Brazil, Jamaica and…

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Returning to O'ahu 

I'm looking forward to returning to my original home land of O'ahu in July. I have an elderly mother to help care for, a daughter who is waiting to develop a new act with her ol' mother, jazz music to make and jazz music to share with the keiki. I am thrilled to be working with the wonderful Kailua Elks Lodge board members to bring our jazz education/show to the Windward side. So far, we have 2 dates with 'Aikahi & Kailua Elementary schools in July and more to follow. I have presented this very engaging…

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Jazz Education in Hawaii! 

Hi Friends...it has been a while...I hope you are well and finding joy in your life. One of the joyful things in life for me is bringing music and jazz to children and I am excited to report that I will be partnering with the Kailua Elks Lodge to bring my very engaging jazz presentation with a quintet into the elementary schools on the Windward side of O'ahu. Before too long the keikis will be singing, scatting, dancing, snapping and shaking their shakers to the many different rhythms that fall under the…

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Returning home for CD release concerts... 

To my O'ahu friends...I'm looking forward to celebrating the release of my 2nd album, 'All The Cats Join In', recorded with 3 different groups including the Honolulu Jazz Quartet with John Kolivas, Dan Del Negro, Von Baron and Tim Tsukiyama. We have 2 performances, the 1st at the beautiful Sarento's atop the Ilikai Hotel, Waikiki, on Tues., June 12th, 7:30-10 p.m. Amazing views, cocktails and fine Italian dining. Reservations highly suggested. Call: 808.955.5559  The 2nd performance will be the following…

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A favorite quote... 

“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Feature-length film script ready to shop! 

Yup, that's right...Jeff, Randy Sue Collins and I completed our dramatic-comedy film script which will be filmed in and around Sonoma County. It's time now for some 'Gorilla Marketing'! Robin Williams and John Travolta I hope you're listening....cause this will be a fun ride! When the script lands on your doorstep read it...this movie has to get made; the message is too important!

August 9th, 2011, proclaimed 'Dana Land Day' in Sonoma! 

Mayor of the city of Sonoma, Laurie Gallian, presented Dana with a proclamation on Aug. 9th at a concert that Dana and her band were giving in Sonoma's Grinstead Amphitheatre "in recognition of her passion for music and her unselfish devotion to the betterment of our community."

'Ramekins Live'...a new music venue! 

I have been assisting the wonderful folks at the beautiful Ramekins Culinary and Event Center with the booking and promoting of a new concert series. We had our kick-off concert last Thursday with the chocolate baritone-voice of Jamie Davis & his Quintet. Jamie has recorded and performed with the Count Basie Orchestra...it was an absolute pleasure having his fantastic talent and energy gracing us here in Sonoma Go to: www.ramekins.com for the upcoming schedule and to make reservations. Coming up July…

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Update on new album, website, videos and electronic press kit... 

Hi folks....thanks for checking in! Just want to update you on the wide (and wild!) world of jazz music-making and promotion. I've been busy recording my next album with my co-producer in life, love, and music-my husband, Jeff. We've invited some pretty terrific musicians to join us on this organic, improvisational project where, with the exception of one tune, arrangements were created pretty much on the spot with the band...yes, staying true to the jazz idiom. I wanted to collaborate with and give…

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JAZZ CAMP ROCKS! 

Sonoma's 2010 Teen Jazz Jam Camp culminated with a terrific concert at Sonoma's Plaza amphitheatre on Sunday. 20 teens, ages 11-17, performed a total of 16 tunes learned over the 2 week camp. Pianists, guitarists, bassists, drummers, saxophonists, vocalists and even a tuba/bass trombonist made their way through clinics, jams, sectionals and rehearsals. They were wonderful and we thank Sonoma Valley Jazz Society for sponsoring 2 students and Sonoma Jazz + for their generous sponsorship!