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<p>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 bunch of talented musicians and friends! Thank you to leader and bassist John Kolivas, pianist Dan Del Negro, drummer Von Baron and saxophonist Tim Tsukiyama. Followed this up with an even more fun performance at the Top of the Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki. The views are incredibly…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/news/blog/6128085/back-from-the-land-of-aloha">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p>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 of Sonoma Jazz Plus! By the way, some questions from the little jazz students; "Can you go to recess with us?" "Can I take you home so my mommy can meet you?" "Can I have your autograph?" "I was sad but now I'm happy!" "Are you…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/news/blog/6128084/the-spirit-of-jazz-takes-jazz-into-the-schools">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p>Dana will be returning to her home town of Honolulu in June for a recording session with the wonderful Honolulu Jazz Quartet which includes leader and fellow Punahou alum, John Kolivas, saxman Tim Tsukiyama, pianist Dan Del Negro and drummer Von Baron. Recording engineer, Pierre Grill, will be on hand to set up for the live session. One of the tunes that Dana wants to include on her upcoming compilation album will be a classic swingin' hapa-haole song, a little ditty about a Princess Papule and her…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/news/blog/6128083/recording-in-hawaii">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p>We had a very successful recording session at Bay Records in Berkeley last week with the wonderful legendary jazz pianist, Larry Vuckovich, fantastic world-renown drummer, Akira Tana and the terrific John Wiitala on acoustic bass. Jeremy Goody did an outstanding job as engineer. Beautiful piano and good vibes there at Bay. Jeff and I wrote lyrics to Chick Corea's gorgeous melody, 'Windows', and recorded it along with 4 other tunes. We're moving along to our next group of musicians for this compilation…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/news/blog/6128082/first-recording-session-for-next-album">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p>(Excerpt taken from 'Wine Country This Week'.)
It is a Summer Festival Like No Other...
 Each year Napa Valley Festival del Sole brings together an astonishing gathering of internationally celebrated talent, and the finest in food, wine and Napa hospitality – for an unparalleled cultural experience. 
The fourth annual Festival, which takes place July 17-25, features a roster of world-renowned artists that includes soprano Renée Fleming, violinists Sarah Chang and Nikolaj Znaider, pianists Leif Ove…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/news/blog/6128081/napa-valley-festival-del-sole-gives-back">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p>Their rehearsals are paying off and they are sounding great! And just in time for their debut performance on Valentine's Day at The Lodge at Sonoma
The band consists of 15 yr. old Jake Barrett on piano, Owen Barrett (12) on drums, Mike Bojorquez (17) on bass, Joel Kruzic (17) on guitar, with vocalists Maeve Greenberg and Carly Land, both 15. This group will be performing in the local schools and at other events, spreading the gospel of jazz. The future of jazz is lookin' pretty bright!
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<p>Yes, the Sonoma Valley Jazz Society is in its 20th year of bringing mostly free jazz to Sonoma. With our free Summer concerts in the Sonoma Plaza, our bookings for the wonderful listening venue at The Lodge at Sonoma and additional benefit concerts, we brought 83 jazz events to our little yet very hip town. We look forward to continuing the pleasure and the priviledge of extending a hand to help our fellow jazz musicians in keeping America's incredibly rich art form alive. A huge thank you to SVJS…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/news/blog/6128079/20th-anniversary-of-sonoma-valley-jazz-society">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p>Dana has the pleasure of being a part of the Education sub-committee for Sonoma Jazz Plus, Sonoma's world-class jazz festival produced by Jim Horowitz of Jazz Aspen. A part of the festival's profits get funneled into the local schools for music projects and education. In a time when school budgets are getting cut and the arts are often the first thing to go this is really needed and wanted. Thank you to Jim Horowitz!!
To learn more go to: www.sonomajazz.org</p>
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<p>Yes, the Father of Vocalese, composer, lyricist and educator is coming to grace Marin's 1st Jazz Festival on Oct. 18th, 2008
Dana along with terrific musicians; Jonathan Alford-pn., Chris Amberger-bs. and drummer David Rokeach, will have the pleasure of opening up for him and his great band including the legendary pianist Larry Vuckovich, bassist Buca Necak, horn player Noel Jewkes and drummer Chuck McPherson.
Please come out and support this festival and jazz icon. It promises to be a treasure-filled…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/news/blog/6128077/jon-hendricks-comes-to-marin-s-1st-annual-art-and-jazz-festival-dana-opens">Read more</a></span></div>
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<p>Fun is in store for this 2-week jazz camp, June 16th -27th, 10-1 p., for music students between the ages of 13-18, located at the Sonoma Community Center. The fee is $350. and scholarships are available. We have 4 master teachers on board, with Dana as director, prepared to teach piano, voice, drums, percussion, flute, clarinet, saxes, bass, guitar and vibraphones! Camp ends with a concert in Andrews Hall and several more opportunities for students to perform in public during the Summer. Call the Community…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/news/blog/6128076/teen-jazz-camp-in-sonoma">Read more</a></span></div>
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