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Dana Jessen
Classical / Jazz / Electroacoustic

"space is the place."

Amsterdam,
Netherlands

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Last Login:  10/10/2008
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   Dana Jessen: General Info
Member Since3/10/2007
Band Websitedanajessen.com
Band MembersCircus of Saints
Billy Sokol, Basses and Guitars
Nick Costa, Drums
Daniel Barbiero, Double Bass
John Kocur, Saxophone
Jeff Kahan, Oboe
Rico Clark, Low Brass
Dana Jessen, Bassoon
Laura Wiens, Vocals

Moonrise Hernandez
Dana Jessen, Bassoon
Matt Plummer, Trombone
Joe Moffett, Trumpet
Chris Veilleux, Saxophone

Sonic Circus
Dana Jessen, Bassoon
Michael Straus, Saxophone
DJ Dubble8: Turntables/electronics

Retake Iowa
Anthony Coleman Contemporary Improvisation Ensemble

Joe Morris Ensemble
Dana Jessen, Bassoon
Dan Blacksberg, Trombone
Jeff Kimmel, Bass Clarinet
Joe Morris, Guitar
Joe Moffet, Trumpet
Adam Dotson, Euphonium
Sounds Likedana
Record LabelNew World Records, CD Baby
Type of LabelNone




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 2 2008 8:00P
U-EX(perimental) Series at the SJU Jazz Podium Utrecht
Nov 18 2008 9:00P
Zaal 100 Jazz Cafe Amsterdam
Nov 24 2008 9:30P
Bate’s Mill Art Space on Milford Street Huddersfield
Apr 18 2009 12:00P
Music Center The Netherlands Amsterdam

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   About Dana Jessen
Bassoonist Dana Jessen (b. 1983) is a versatile musician embracing all periods of music while focusing on the development and performance of contemporary music and improvisation. Dana can be seen performing at a variety of venues including Boston’s Jordan Hall, DC's Velvet Lounge, and New York City’s The STONE club. Her passion and dedication to music of all forms has led to collaborations with musicians throughout the world. She has performed in concert with the Harvard Group for New Music, Callithumpian Consort, Circus of Saints, Anthony Coleman's Retake Iowa, Joe Morris Ensemble and the Sonic Circus Electroacoustic Trio. Dana is currently living in Amsterdam as a winner of the William J. Fulbright Grant for 2008-2009.

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Dana Jessen has 178 friends.
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Dana Jessen's Friends Comments
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u-ex(perimental)





Sep 17 2008 10:35 AM

looking forward to your 2'nd november performance at u-ex(perimental)
piero montanucci





Sep 14 2008 9:06 AM

thanks for the add.
saluti dall'italia.
best wishes.
piero
u-ex(perimental)





Sep 13 2008 4:05 PM

welcome to misty and humid holland.
Annie





Aug 26 2008 8:30 PM

I love your music, Dana! The Good Whipping is so RAD!!
Peter Tschirky electric bassoon





Aug 21 2008 12:38 PM

hello from switzerland,
I wish you a wonderful day.
Sincerely
Peter Tschirky
la strada
Joe Moffett





Aug 21 2008 12:19 PM

Hey Dana, how's Amsterdam? Hope you're well!
Jazz à Part


Is Online


Aug 17 2008 9:29 AM



Waouh, Maslanka is beautiful !

Pierre.
JAZZ A PART radio show
Nick Costa





Aug 11 2008 4:22 PM

I know, I know -- the drums aren't loud enough.....
Peter Tschirky electric bassoon





Jun 23 2008 2:48 PM

hello from switzerland,
I wish you a good start in the new week, Monday is over!
Sincerely
Peter Tschirky
ANDY WARHOL
Naoto Yamagishi





Jun 6 2008 3:07 AM

Thanks for the add!
arigatou.
nice music!!

greetings from Japan.
naoto
Peter Tschirky electric bassoon





Jun 5 2008 3:47 PM

hello from switzerland,
the wolf is at the door..... wow great sound ...... I like such animal-songs (my Teddybear, the brum-Bear...)
I wish you all the best, more such great funny songs, lot of bassoon-friends around the world, and only sunshine in your heart and soul.
Sincerely
Peter Tschirky
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Joe Moffett





Jun 5 2008 12:40 AM

Miss you too! When do you leave for Amsterdam (have you already?)?.
Jeff Kimmel





Jun 3 2008 2:50 PM

Great to see you on Saturday! Hope you can make it here again soon.
Gary Rouzer





May 24 2008 10:47 AM

Hi Dana,
I really your trio set last weekend. You guys played after me at Artomatic.
Gary
Circus of Saints
Gary Rouzer





May 24 2008 10:45 AM

Hi Dana,
I really your trio set last weekend. You guys played after me at Artomatic.
Gary
Circus of Saints
Tony Bunn





Apr 15 2008 11:28 PM

Dana,

Listening to your music causes all manner of very cool thoughts to enter one's mind.

I love your sound.

Tony B.
Hooper Piccalero





Mar 5 2008 6:40 PM

Cristian Sapcu





Mar 4 2008 7:00 PM

Hey! Your Maslanka is beautyful. I like your Multiphonic etude. Thanks for the add!
Daniel Barbiero





Feb 5 2008 5:36 PM

Hi Dana-

Stopped by for a dose of multiphonics over lunch...very tasty...

Dan
lea





Jan 8 2008 12:22 AM

hi dana. you rock.
Amy K Bormet





Dec 24 2007 12:29 AM

Come hang soon, I went to Michigan and I lived on Ann St right by canterbury...yay. We had these 24 hour jam sessions there that were always a goodtime...nothing like the 3-6am slot...
Nick Costa





Dec 23 2007 3:43 AM

You were completely killing Tuesday evening. I hope we get more opportunities to push envelopes, soon.
MJ





Nov 20 2007 12:37 AM

Hey! my new friend emily really likes you, so add her msn she really wants to talk to you emily24burke@hotmail.com
Ara





Nov 10 2007 10:50 PM

Dana! you HAVE to try for lucerne, it's amazing. I think i'll be sending in my application again too! That would be awesome, and you'll fit in great with the people there. Anywho, things are fine here. It's funny that you asked me if i'm drinking. I just started up this week. I've been so busy that i haven't had the time or energy to thow back a few properly, so now that things are easing up, i'll back on the sauce. Anywho, be good and i hope to talk to you soon!ciao
Nicole Barnes





Oct 28 2007 3:12 AM

I miss you too! Happy early Halloween. I'm planning on sending you something soon, so look in the mail!
Ara





Oct 1 2007 5:38 PM

hey, it was good to see you. Keep me posted, and let me know next time you're coming to town. take care.
Nicole Rampersaud





Sep 18 2007 2:10 AM

Hey Ladeee,

I'm gonna be in ye ol' Beantown next week. We need to hang, big time!!! Let me know what time is best for you.

peace,
Nicole
Maya





Sep 13 2007 11:51 PM

Thanks, Dana! You are awesome period. Look at you doin' your thing, girl. Wow...and that's all I have to say about that. I know, it's been a really long time. I was getting updates from Rob, though:):)
Things are going well. I'm having fun.
How have you been? We neeeed to catch up...
jacob rex zimmerman





Sep 5 2007 2:56 PM

Hey, wanna play music sometime?
Joe Moffett





Aug 5 2007 2:21 AM

Joe (timidly): Hello...(clears throat) So... (shuffles feet awkwardly, looks to the floor for a second, bites lip, looks up) What's up...
MJ





Jul 14 2007 12:14 AM

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Joe Moffett





Jun 5 2007 2:16 AM

Here, I owe you a question mark (missing from my last comment): ?
Joe Moffett





Jun 5 2007 2:10 AM

Yo Dana, how's Michigan, or as I like to call it 'Chigan. Ann Arbor ('Bor) treating you well? Want to go to ERC when you're back in August? Seriously though, hope your well, and yes, space IS the place!
Nicole Barnes





May 31 2007 3:35 PM

hola juan emmanuel santiago lopez...let us dance...
Jennifer





May 28 2007 11:35 PM

You're the bestest person EVER!
Chris Veilleux





May 8 2007 2:07 AM

Hey Dana,

Posted that new dumpty's goddess we did in Hyde Park! Sounds great, looking forward to playing tomorrow.
Nicole Barnes





Apr 25 2007 3:44 PM

Dana dana bo bana banana fanna fo fana fee fi mana,...DANA! =) bada bing.
MJ





Apr 24 2007 9:52 PM

HI DANA!!!!!
lea





Apr 23 2007 9:28 PM

dana!! hi how are you? talk to you soon! :)
you so totally rock!
Forbes Graham





Apr 18 2007 1:28 AM

dana-
i definitely hope we can do some playing together in the near future!!
Nicole Rampersaud





Apr 14 2007 8:10 PM

Ahhh Shiiiiit...Dana finally crossed into the dark side! Welcome to the mysterious beast that is myspace. Enjoy your stay, and be sure to keep your arms in the car at all times.

-Nicole
p.s., I miss you tons!
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