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And the music we did was no longer doo – wop , although we had a lot of harmony.

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Emeralds Show and Dance Band originated in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Group entertained at the international level in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Trinidad, the United States and Canada. Emerald has recorded 29 albums, including the latest release “Look at us”, resulting in 6 gold, 2 platinum and 1 double platinum award. In 1997, emeralds were introduced in the city of Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame. Emeralds tickets internationally recognized Gold & Platinum recipients and groups for International Hit “The Bird Dance”. Bird dance featured in the Paramount Pictures film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Emeralds Show And Dance Band. Since the inception of the group in 1970, the Group has exceeded their expectations. Success due to hard work, extensive promotion, recording and touring.World tour and release of birds Dance (Chicken Dance), largely due to Emeralds event ‘success. Allan plays tenor saxophone and sings harmony in the group, in addition to countless hours of administrative duties necessary to achieve the projected goals.In addition to the emeralds’ arranger / producer, Wallis has written countless arrangements for recording artists, Damon SoundTrek studio which he co-owns.