Big Bands to Swing at Sea During Norwegian
Cruise Line's Fall Big Band Music Theme Cruise
MIAMI, Fla., January 19, 1999-- Four of the country's most
popular big bands will bring the nostalgic sounds of swing
to sea aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's popular Big Band theme
cruise, November 27-December 4, 1999. The lineup for this
fall's cruise includes: The Artie Shaw Orchestra, Guy Lombardo's
Royal Canadians, Tex Beneke and His Orchestra and The Terry
Myers Orchestra.
Guests sailing on this year's special voyage will enjoy an
array of activities including nightly performances, dance
spectaculars out under the stars on Pool Deck; a "Meet
the Stars" interview session and autograph signings;
Big Band quiz contests for prizes; a free-of-charge jukebox
programmed with 100 favorite Big Band CD's and an in-stateroom
video channel featuring period movies. On days when the ship
is at sea, the Norway will offer an almost non-stop selection
of Big Band performances from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
In addition, a group of specially-selected gentlemen dance
hosts will be on board to serve as dance partners for female
guests. A variety of daily group classes will also be offered
in all types of Big Band dancing.
Following are the Big Bands scheduled to swing during
this memorable cruise:
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The Artie Shaw Orchestra conducted by Dick Johnson--
1999 marks the 62nd anniversary of Artie Shaw's first
successful big band. The group's first release for Bluebird
Records, the combination of Begin the Beguine and Indian
Love Call, is now an all-time classic.
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Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians with Al Pierson-- One
of the most popular big bands of all time was that of
Guy Lombardo. Countless people remember with nostalgia,
the tradition of Lombardo at the Waldora Astoria and his
rendition of Auld Lang Syne on New Year's Eve. In 1989,
Al Pierson took up the baton of the famed band leader
and takes this band to sea.
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Tex Beneke and His Orchestra-- Perhaps the most famous
soloist in the original Glenn Miller Orchestra, Beneke
was the first leader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra after
World War II and has been a celebrated leader on his own
for over 50 years.
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The Terry Myers Orchestra-- Myers and his band will perform
"A Tribute to Benny Goodman" with an array of
hits and favorites. Myers admits to being a "late-bloomer,"
embarking on a full-time musical career at the age of
40, and making waves ever since.
The Norway sails from Miami to St. Maarten, St. John, St.
Thomas and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island in the
Bahamas. Cruise-only fares for the Big Band cruise start at
$722 per person, based on double occupancy, including port
charges. All performers subject to change without notice For
reservations or information contact a travel agent or call
NCL in the U.S. and Canada at 1-800-327-7030; in Dade County,
Fla., at 305-436-0866.
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