CRYSTAL CRUISES
Trans-Atlantic cruises give you more relaxing days
at sea and more chances to dance the night away to
nostalgic tunes of the '40s, including swing,
Dixieland, jazz and rhythm and blues.
Nov 21 to Dec 1, 2008 -
Big Band Cruise Crystal Serenity
10 Nights Trans-Atlantic, Lisbon to Miami
May 23 to June 2,
2009 -
Big Band Cruise Crystal Serenity
10
Nights Trans-Atlantic, Miami to Lisbon
Dance
instructors will teach ballroom dances such as the
Mambo, Swing, Samba, Salsa, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz
and Rumba. After learning these dances, participate
in dance competitions.
November 12-22, 2009 -
Ballroom Dance Cruise Crystal
Serenity
(not big band)
10 Nights Trans-Atlantic, Lisbon to Miami
MSC CRUISES - (Mediterranean Shipping Company)
Back by
popular demand, the 15-piece Les DeMerle Big Band,
featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele, will take center
stage on MSC Lirica’s Dec. 3, 2008 and February
22, 2009. Dynamic drummer Les DeMerle has toured and
recorded with the Harry James Big Band and Wayne
Newton; the band has also accompanied many top
singers, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr.,
The Manhattan Transfer, Mel Torme and Al Jarreau.

The Les
DeMerle Big Band is sure to have toes tapping,
bodies swaying and guests singing along to the
sounds of Ellington, Basie, James and Miller, plus
the biggest Broadway hits, rock 'n' roll classics,
hot Latin grooves and show-stoppers from the ‘40s
through today. In addition to their performances the
band will perform a Big Band Jazz Concert and
conduct a lecture on the Big Band Era.
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