This is a sampling from a production music library aptly named ‘Dance Date’ and published by the Amphonic label in the U.K. (1983). Artist is ‘The Double Dozen Orchestra’. I think this track pairs well stylistically with Grover Washington Jr’s ‘Winelight’ album with its medium-slow rhythms and harmonic slides.

You’re on an elegant adults-only cruise in the Pacific with your significant other, a relaxing evening ensues after dinner and the captain just opened the dance floor to those willing. The band leader cues up the band and they hit just the right funky jazz note for the first dance of the evening…