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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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 &amp…

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…

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…

Aaaaaah, walking and swimming at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world soothes and inspires the soul Had a really fun time recording a live session for the upcoming album with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet. What a nice…

Dana's newest jazz group, Spirit of Jazz, (Madaline Duran, Eddie Duran, Chris Amberger and Kendrick Freeman) is currently taking their playful and interactive jazz presentation into the Sonoma Valley elementary, middle and charter schools. Thank you to the generous sponsorship…