For the high-energy dance parties, IDezire is the group of choice. A mixed bag of Old & New School R&B, Latin Party Music, Edgy Dance and Disco, they’re sure to rock the house.

You won’t know how to stop yourself from singing along with all the best retro music of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and current hits. IDezire knows how to bring a crowd to life, and light a fire under the dancers’ feet, and play an active role in engaging the audience.

Artists Covered:
Old School: Kool and the Gang, Earth Wind and Fire, Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley

New School: Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Usher, Musiq Soul Child, Maxwell, Craig David, Lenny Kravitz, Black Eyed Peas

Musicians/Format:
R&B Dance Band, Wedding Band,
6-14 piece Party Band

Locations:
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, regions
Vancouver, Whistler and regions

Select appearances:
2002 – 2006 / New Year’s Gala, Banff Springs Hotel
2003 / Spruce Meadows, private wedding
2003 / Glencoe Golf & Country Club, private wedding
2003 / Private functions at The Banff Springs hotel
2002 / The Exchange Restaurant Nightclub, Thursdays
2002 / The Blazing Saddles R&B Corral, Calgary Stampede
2001 & 2002 / Imperial Oil “Festive Season” Party, December 2001 & 2002

Possible Configurations:

· 7 piece (3 vocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums, sax)

· 9 piece (add 2 horns: trumpet, trombone)

· 11 piece (add 4 horns: tpt 1, tpt 2, tbn, bari sax)

· 14 piece (add 3 Background vocalists)

Rhythm Section:

Core: Drums, Piano, Bass, Guitar

Horn Section (choose one):

Option 1 / Tenor Saxophone

Option 2 / 3 horns (Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone)

Option 3 / 5 horns (2 Trumpets, 2 Sax, Trombone)

Vocalists:

Al Ahh, Bobby, Peter Robinson

Optional: add Deanna, Zoe or Mohini

Background Vocals:

Optional Three Female vocalists

Dance Instruction: Ballroom professionals are available to teach the basic steps of any style between sets. This leaves no excuse for doldrums after dinner. Everyone gets out on the dance floor, and has unforgettable interactive party experience.

Mix it Up:

• or add the Coco Locos Salsa Orchestra (large) or Havana Trio (small)
(Cuban-style salsa, cumbia, cha cha cha, bolero, etc.)

• add pre-show cocktail music featuring solo piano, or jazz trio