[Dixielandjazz] Cruise with Capital Focus--your help needed!

[Dave Robinson]

COME CRUISE THE CARIBBEAN WITH THE CAPITAL FOCUS JAZZ BAND!

"Get 'Em On the Boat!" Campaign is Launched

The Capital Focus Jazz Band--the youth learning program of the Potomac
River Jazz Club and one of the premiere trad jazz youth ensembles in the
U.S.--is thrilled to announce that they have been invited to perform in
the JazzFest at Sea in December 2012!  But in order to realize this
dream, they must sell cruise cabins.  By signing up early and
identifying yourself as a CFJB supporter, you will get the best pricing
and the band will get credit towards their quota.

This year's JazzFest at Sea (December 1-11, 2012) is a Caribbean cruise
with a terrific itinerary, leaving from Ft. Lauderdale and porting at
Bonaire, Aruba, Columbia, Panama, and Jamaica.  The talent lineup is
stellar to say the least, and includes Banu Gibson, Allan Vache, Hal
Smith, Randy Reinhart, Johnny Varro, Terry Blaine, Harry Allen, Buck
Creek's John Skillman, Connie Jones, John Cocuzzi, and other stars. The
performance schedule includes tributes to Bobby Hackett and Benny
Goodman, as well as a special re-creation of Pete Kelly's Big Seven.  The
action takes place on the elegant MSC Poesia.  To see the full lineup,
itinerary, and prices (starting at just $1299 per person, double
occupancy), check out the JazzFest at Sea web site:
www.jazzfestatsea.com.  Prices do not include airfare or optional
excursions, but do include all on-board meals as well as all port
charges and government taxes.

Without sufficient support from paying customers, the hard-working young
CFJB musicians will LOSE this fabulous opportunity to play alongside
some of the top pros in the business.  Please stake your claim in the
future of this music by signing up!  As an added incentive, all who sign
up in support of CFJB will receive an autographed copy of their latest
double-CD, "Renewing the Tradition Volume 7".

At this time, JazzFest at Sea is offering free upgrades and onboard
credit for early deposits; this promotion is about to expire, so don't 
delay. To sign up, e-mail JazzFest at CruiseCafe.com
and copy jazzteacher at wap.org , and identify yourself as a participant in
the CFJB's "Get 'Em On the Boat!" Campaign.  Please note that only
registrations from travelers who have not previously taken the JazzFest
at Sea cruise will count towards the band's quota.

The band can't do this without YOU.  Band Director Dave Robinson and the
members of the band thank you most sincerely for your support of youth
involvement in traditional jazz.