2027 Les DeMerle Band Jazz & Dance Party Cruise

Holland America Lines Five-Star "Nieuw Statendam" from Ft. Lauderdale to the sunny Caribbean - Sunday, February 21 to Sunday, February 28, 2027. Join legendary Drummer Les DeMerle and his All-Star 8-piece group featuring Vocalist Bonnie Eisele on their exclusive private Jazz and Dance Party cruise that features the band nightly with different themes of the Big Band Era. Dancers will enjoy Swing, Latin, Ballads, Blues and more with tempos that are right in the groove. Hear some amazing world class jazz and dance the night away while enjoying sun-filled days in exotic ports: Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. Les will also present 2 talks and video presentations, “My Life in Music”, which describes his incredible musical journey. Videos of his work with Harry James - where he replaced Buddy Rich - Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Joe Williams, and his first TV appearance on the Mike Douglas show where he performed with his band, Sound 67, and gives a drum lesson to the legendary vocalist, Rosemary Clooney. “The newest and most exciting Jazz and Dance Party Cruise out there. Experience the Swing Era at its best played by a man who’s been there and continues to keep the flame burning high.” - Downbeat Magazine Includes: * Welcome-Aboard VIP Cocktail Party * Meet and Greet with the Musicians * Theme Nights: “Celebrating Sinatra, Salute to the Bands”: Ellington, Basie, Goodman, Miller, and James. * “Palladium Night” featuring the music of Santana, Tito Puente and More. * “Recipe For Love Romance Night” featuring a tribute to the unforgettable Nat King Cole. * “New Orleans Mardi Gras Masquerade Party” featuring crescent city favorites from Louis Armstrong to Harry Connick, Jr. Affordable pricing! Taxes and event fee included. Produced by Ahoy Cruises Contact Tom Pecena for details and booking. All bookings must be made through Ahoy Cruises to attend the Les DeMerle Jazz & Dance Party Cruise. If you make your booking elsewhere, you will not be admitted to the events of this exclusive charter cruise. Email: [tom@ahoycruisesdfw.com] Phone: 214.761.1968 Band Website: [www.lesdemerle.com] Check out these You Tube Links for an experience of our exclusive onboard jazz and dance party fun: youtu.be youtu.be youtu.be