Dana Heitman

Dana Conrad Heitman (born January 18, 1966) is an American musician, known for his work as the trumpeter for the Eugene, Oregon ska-swing band the Cherry Poppin' Daddies, of which he has been a member since the band's formation.

Dana Heitman
Born (1966-01-18) January 18, 1966
Portland, Oregon
GenresRock, jazz, ska, swing
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, backing vocals
Years active1989 – present
Associated actsCherry Poppin' Daddies

Biography

Heitman, a trained musician and member of several high school and college national merit bands, was attending the University of Oregon when he was recruited into the Cherry Poppin' Daddies, helping develop the band's prominent horn section.[1] According to former Daddies guitarist Jason Moss in regard to the band's songwriting process, Heitman is responsible for writing and arranging the majority of the Daddies' horn lines, either by himself or working off pieces composed by frontman Steve Perry.[2] After graduating from the university's school of music in brass instruments, Heitman continued his involvement with the Daddies, recording on every one of their albums to date and remaining the band's only constant member alongside Perry. At the height of the Daddies' mainstream popularity, Heitman received an endorsement from Bach.[3]

When not touring with the Daddies, Heitman sits in with many local Oregon jazz and horn sections and has played in such Oregon-based bands as Swing Shift, The Essentials, Satin Love Orchestra, Caliente, Lutes and Keller and The Omar Torrez Band. Dana also plays trumpet for the nationally acclaimed University of Oregon Gospel Music Program.[4][5]

According to the Daddies' 1994 press bio, from a standing position, Heitman can jump up and kick the doorjamb of a Ford truck twice with each foot without spilling his drink.[1]

On September 9, 2017, the Daddies announced via their Facebook page that Heitman had developed a serious infection which threatened the loss of his leg. The following day, the band updated that Heitman had undergone surgery for tissue removal but still required extensive treatment. Heitman successfully recovered from the incident and resumed performing with the Daddies in 2018.

Discography

Cherry Poppin' Daddies

See: Cherry Poppin' Daddies discography for complete listing

Miscellaneous
  • Wrestling the Bald-Headed Champ – Billy Jack – trumpet, vocals (1995)
  • New Pop City – Phamous Phaces – trumpet (2001)
  • Keep It Going – Mad Caddies – trumpet (2007)
  • We See Stars - The Jim Olsen Ensemble - trumpet (2014)
  • Butterfly Blue - Halie Loren - trumpet (2015)

References
  1. Cherry Poppin' Daddies 1993 Press Bio
  2. Cherry Poppin' Daddies Official Bulletin Board www.daddies.com, December 4, 2004. Retrieved August 10, 2009.
  3. "Lawler Trumpets Being Used Professionally? - View topic: Trumpet Herald forum". TrumpetHerald.com. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 20, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "University of Oregon Gospel Choir wins Disney contest". Retrieved November 26, 2018.
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