Norwegian Cruise Line Announces ‘Romance Of Music’
Transatlantic Cruise Aboard S/S Norway
Guests Are Transported from Southampton
to Miami; on Journey through Time, Back to the Legendary Age
of Jazz and Swing
MIAMI, Fla., May 13, 1999 -- Norwegian Cruise Line has announced
a unique summertime transatlantic cruise aboard the legendary
S/S Norway, "The Romance of Music," August 8-21,
1999, taking guests from Southampton, England to Miami, Florida
while transporting them to the days of musical romance –
the Age of Jazz and Swing.
While guests take in the refreshing breezes of the Atlantic
Ocean, they will enjoy a host of fine musical entertainment,
with legendary stars of the Jazz Age making their ocean-faring
experience a memorable journey through time.
Music fans on this special sailing will enjoy daily shipboard
entertainment, evenings and afternoons, and are invited to
bring their own instruments from home to participate in impromptu
jam sessions. In addition to great music, autograph sessions
and a "Meet the Stars" Q & A gathering are scheduled.
The following entertainers will be "on-deck" to
provide the romantic sounds of Jazz and Swing:
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Les Brown and His Band of Renown, one of the longest-lasting
musical organizations in the history of pop music, has
been in existence since 1940 and continues to this day.
The band skyrocketed to fame with its song "Sentimental
Journey," once featuring Doris Day as vocalist.
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The Gerry Mulligan All-Star Tribute Band, with pianist
Ted Rosenthal, honors jazz legend, Gerry Mulligan, whose
career spanned five decades making him one of the major
innovators of modern jazz history. (Also: the Gerry Mulligan
Rhythm Section, featuring Dean Johnson on bass and Ron
Vincent on drums.)
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Bob Brookmeyer – this world-renowned trombonist
has performed with several Gerry Mulligan groups over
the past four decades, and his talents for performing,
composing, arranging and conducting have continued in
jazz as well as in classical music.
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Corky Hale -- whose musical accomplishments have spanned
from playing harp with Liberace, piano with Billie Holiday,
and has accompanied such artists as Frank Sinatra, Barbara
Streisand, James Brown, Peggy Lee, Roberta Flack, plus
alternative diva Bjork and Latin band Santana.
In addition to these performers, this cruise will feature
noted maritime author and lecturer John Maxtone Graham; a
certified director of the American Contract Bridge League
to host games and tournament play; and gentlemen dance hosts.
Described as one of the most legendary cruise ships afloat,
the Norway features a two-story Broadway-style theater with
excellent acoustics, Roman Spa, fitness center, boutiques
and selection of eateries including the Sports Illustrated
Café and traditional
a la carte dining, all of which makes cruising "the
Norwegian Way" a special experience.
Cruise-only fares start at $1,529 per person, double occupancy,
and include all meals, entertainment (with all concerts and
events) and port charges.
For reservations and more information, contact a travel agent
or call NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 327-7030; in Dade
County, Florida, (305) 436-0866.
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