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          As a freelance trumpet player  (who started in the early 1980's) I get to work with many different bands and artistes from around the world, including being credited on over 170  albums & recordings (including many top 10 singles) plus many sessions for films, TV &  radio. I served for 7 years as solo trumpet in the Armed Forces with the Band of HM Coldstream Guards -- the oldest and best knownbands in the British Army, having been officially formed on 16 May 1785 --  before going freelance in London doing the early 80's.  I have had the privilege to work with many world class artistes ranging from  'Elvis The Concert' (Elvis Presley Enterprises Graceland USA)  Suzi Quatro  Denise Williams  to Franki Valli  & the Four Seasons   Shirley Bassey  Leo Sayer   Ben E King  to Jack Jones  also  Katrina & The Waves   Amy Winehouse   Tracey Ullman  Mari Wilson  to Nik Kershaw

The Royal Albert Hall  Canegie Hall NY  to the Sydney Opera House  & performing for our Royal family  the Sheik of Dubai  to performing for the King of Spain.   World tours performing at Arenas & Stadiums for audiences of many thousands from Wembley arena & stadium  to Madison Square Gardens NY, from Sir Richard Branson to   Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. 

   I have been lucky enough to play on some iconic pop albums & top 10 chart singles, including 'Walking on Sunshine'   selling millions of copies worldwide, as well as working with many 'Legendary' record producers such as Pete Collins, Mike Nocito and      Pat Collier.  Since the 80's up to present time I have also had the great fortune to have toured and recorded with the                  MOTOWN                     legends,   

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                    The Four Tops, Smokie Robinson, The Temptations, Ashford & Simpson, The Drifters,  Ben E King,              The Supremes, Martha & the Vandellas, Jimmy Ruffin, Frankie Vallie & the Four Seasons , The Three Degrees,    Dakota Staton.............

                           This site is setup to provide information and content about my bookings, forthcoming concert and gig information, related links, and the work I am currently involved with. ​
​Have fun, and thank you for taking the time to browse  Dave

'In Concert' with the Drifters (USA)

- 140 dancing couples of young debutants from 8 countries under the direction of the Vice President of the World Dance Union Leonid Pletnev
 
- The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra (84 musicians) , conducted by  Alfred Eschwe (Vienna State Opera)
 
- Three orchestras including one of the best jazz orchestras worldwide «Ross Mitchell, His Band and Singers»(Great Britain)
 
 - Traditional gala concert featuring the World Opera stars Dmitry Korchak (tenor), Vasily Ladyuk (bariton), Kristine Opolais (soprano)
 
 

Desiderata - Words for Life   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

 Max Ehrmann, 1927

Dave was lucky enough to perform at the 'Old Wembley' stadium for 6 cup finals whilst serving as cornet player with The Band of HM Coldstream Guards (1978 -1985)

A Truly amazing experience playing 'Abide with me' and the 'National Anthem' for a full Wembley of 100 thousand  football supporters!!! 

Around the World in '80 Gigs'     -    Dave with the Redhornz & Sway Band

WELCOME TO THE XIII VIENNESE BALL                                                    The Viennese Ball in Moscow has established itself as the largest ball of Russia and is today one of the most important and beautiful ball events worldwide.
Stars of the World classical art and the best philharmonic and jazz orchestras annually take part at the traditional gala concert of the Ball.
See Ross Mitchell Band featured on youtube video promo opposite                                                                                                       time code 22.44

   Tyler James 

(guest vocals)

Amy Winehouse - vocals​

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producer - Mushtaq Uddin

Dave Land - trumpet & flugel

 recorded 2004

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Recorded at 'Funky Bunker' ICE studio - London

​R.I.P. Amy

The Redhornz

Click here to view website

Dave's visit to Moscow with the Ross Mitchell Orchestra - Moscow Ball

Also performing  on stage with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra

Hear Dave's trumpet playing 'Walking on Sunshine'  on  the opening  film credits- Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor's ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life... By: Vertigo Films  Starring Leona Lewis & Hannah Arterton

New Promo Video -'Heavy Pencil'

EP  'EAT LOGIC'   OUT SOON!!

Staring the musicians from - Massive Attack * Labrinth

Chaka Khan* Robbie Williams* Cleopatra

 THE THINKING MEN & THESE GHOSTS

Both NEW  albums recorded at the Mill Studio   Dave Land - Trumpet & Flugel

Trumpet & Flugel >>>>>> Tuition

ERWIN KEILES (GTR & MD) SIMON GOULDING (BASS) ANDY Mc GLASSON (DRUMS)    CHRIS TAYLOR (KEYS) ROBERTO MANZIN (SAX) DAVE LAND (TPT & FLUGEL)

Dave playing trumpet & Flugel - Mike Stobbie Television tracks also featuring Keith Moore  - Guitar (Paul McCartney's 'Wings' Band)

Great video from Wynton Marsalis 

Talking about Covid 19 and Music

Some of Dave's'access all areas'back stage passes 

Show reel includes:

Dave performing 'live' with Katrina & the Waves

'Walking on Sunshine'

Ross Mitchell, His Band and Singers for over 35 years have travelled World wide during this time playing for Dance Competitions and Grand Balls in Russia, Canada, China, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, France, Italy, Denmark, America. The Ross Mitchell Band and Ross Mitchell's Dance and Listen Orchestra play annually for the two foremost Dance Competitions in the UK namely The International Championships at the Royal Albert Hall in October and the United Kingdom Open Championships at The Bournemouth International Centre UK (3 day event) in January which are all televised for private dance channels. The Ross Mitchell Band has many CD recordings available for sale online.

and I think to myself,   what a wonderful world              Louis Armstrong     oh yeah...........  

Dave can be heard playing trumpet with 

Katrina & the Waves - 'Is that It?'

BBC Homes under the Hammer - broadcast on

'Home' channel - free view - 16th May 2017

Flying the colours after last nights win - its back to the Premiership!!    Come on City............................

business design centre   1986

ARCHIVE TELEVISION FOOTAGE   Dave Playing cornet with                                              The Band of HM Coldstream Guards                FA CUP-FINAL                                                              (OLD 80's WEMBLEY STADIUM - TWIN TOWERS)

Welcome to Dave's Website!

​There is a cruel bittersweetness that comes with retrospection, and this is the case with the collaborative track ‘Best For Me’, co-written for James’ 2005 debut ‘The Unlikely Lad’. The lyric "You saw the best for me / But I never realised..." echoes throughout as the pair showcase their soulful falsettos. There is a unique pain laced within the lyrics as we now know of James’ attempts to help Amy, especially when living together.

The jazzy trumpet  instrumentation falls perfectly as the track hints at a love that is not always easy to come by. James has repeatedly described Amy as his soulmate, and their platonic love lingers in the innocence of the lyrics and in the flourishing fanfare that closes the song. We see a side to Amy that is not lost in vulnerability, but in acceptance and comforted by it, with her best friend by her side.

Dave is a member of the music writing team alongside      Justin Myers (Bass/Composer)  

                                                    Rumble Music & Hitpoint Music Ltd

London & Los Angeles

also with Andi Baxter at

Paul Rodriguez Music Company

London

Dave's Juke Box (press 'play' and listen to Dave's trumpet playing with various artists) 

New Album:

'Funky Nu Retro'

Composed & Performed by

Gordon Hulbert and Dave Land

Pacifica Music - Riptide Music Group

California

​  DAVE LAND    Freelance Musician 

Dave has been involved playing music  for the official openings of these iconic buildings 

Dave performs     'Live at the Palladium' CD

with Jack Jones

ALSO - 'The Gershwin Album'

'Soon'

dave plays trumpet & flugelhorn (duet)    with    Amy Winehouse         'Best for Me'

​                          On Screen opening sequence                     to Michael Cimino (The Deer Hunter)                 80's HollywoodBlockbuster film                           'Heavens Gate'

Tour passes for ELVIS  'THE CONCERT'    EUROPE TOURS 2003 & 2005 (DEP)

John Hurt (3rd row back - Left)

Kris Kristofferson (3rd row back - Right)

Dave (front Center)

Dave with the Ross Mitchell Orchestra - International  Latin  Pro - Dance Finals   -   Royal Albert Hall London

The Grand Prix du Disque is the premier French award for musical recordings. The award was inaugurated by Académie Charles Cros in 1948 and offers prizes in various categories.

DAVE WITH THE AMAZING 'SOS' BAND

HEATWAVE & ODYSSEY 'LIVE' O2 INDIGO

ODYSSEY & HEATWAVE - REHEARSALS WITH THE 'SOS' BAND

With Sir Richard Branson

The Ross Mitchell Orchestra & Singers

Dave can be heard playing on SOS 'the big build' with Katrina & the Waves 'Walking on Sunshine' - Episode shown  30/11/16  0n TV channel   MORE4 

"I'm very proud to have been part of this inspiring program, and in particular this episode showing how Nick Knowles's brilliant team helps a family from Dartford - Kent and their young handicapped  son. Totally brilliant program - you can't help but shed a tear!!"

Dave

roy thompson hall

toronto

​1981

Dave has since had the privilege to be part of the opening celebrations of the'NEW' WEMBLEY STADIUM in 2007, also playing in the 'JAZZ BAR' - Bobby Moore Restrurant for football Cup Finals over the last 6 years.

Dave has also played in many concerts at Wembley Arena since the 1980's.

Hear Dave's trumpet playing with  Katrina & The Waves - Walking on Sunshine     on the new  Peter Kay trailer for Car Share

Dave is very excited about working with the ' fabulous '

Joe Ringer band   

Concert - Barry Gibb - (Bee Gees)  'LIVE' in EGYPT

Rich Pardy - Sax

Andy Watson - Trombone

Dave Land - Trumpet

Official Website   2022

ricoh staduim   

​2005

15 year old Dave scoring the winning goal - Saturday Morning Norfolk League                            (complete with 70's mullet hair style!)

heathrow airport

​terminal 5            2008

On the ball City!!

Dave playing trumpet on

'Speak up'

wembley  stadium   2007

All tracks arranged and performedDave Land

Trumpet & Flugel

Tribute to Sir John Hurt       (22.1.1940 - 25.1.2017)

Dave is credited on  Grand Prix du Disque  awards   for World Music

This sums everything thing up!!

limehouse link tunnel   1993

............Dave, all the very best, and congratulations on your career in music to date and the contribution you have made to British music!

Gennaro Castaldo 
Director of  Communications  BPI  &  BRIT AWARDS

 

Dave at the O2 Indigo Arena 

Worth a watch!! - some of our best trumpet players in the world having a chat about how they are coping with the coronavirus lock-down.