Kim Kelley
November 1, 2025
Our Take: Spring Forward, Fall Back
The title of this edition of Our Take is my not-so-subtle reminder to turn your clocks BACK tonight, as most of the country begins four months of standard time. Depending…
October 29, 2025
Jazz Notes: 10.29.25
Here Comes The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.3 & Chris Botti at Sea III! Our ’25 Cruise Programs concluded just a few weeks ago. In a mere 78 days, we set sail…
October 25, 2025
Our Take: In the Wake of Woke, Let’s Work This Week, No Winking!
Earlier this week, I discussed the concern that jazz was becoming too woke, a situation being blamed for dismissals at the Kennedy Center. My premise was a simple one. Long…
October 22, 2025
Jazz Notes: 10.22.25
Is Jazz Too Woke? Have you read David R. Adler’s latest article in JazzTimes about the Kennedy Center? In his role as editor of the magazine, Adler makes the case…
October 18, 2025
Our Take: Kenny G…and Joe!
Recently, I had the opportunity to see and hear Kenny G perform for the first time. Not sure why that has not happened before, but I have routinely played and…
October 15, 2025
Jazz Notes: 10.15.25
Jazz Can Be De-Lovely! 51 years ago today, Cole Porter died. Though few would call him a jazz composer, many of his amazing standards such as “Night and Day,” “I’ve Got…
October 11, 2025
Our Take: The Making of a Jazz Fan – Three Paths to Loving Jazz
As we begin to produce a few programs that feature music and events other than jazz, we are learning the traits, interests and makeup of folks who love the various…
October 8, 2025
Jazz Notes: 10.8.25
This edition of Jazz Notes is a friendly reminder about our upcoming jazz cruises, especially the programs that require immediate action for you to secure your spot. I’ll offer updates…
October 4, 2025
Our Take: How Much Longer Are You Going To Work?
Hardly a day goes by without someone asking me “How much longer are you going to work?” Do I look that old? The question bothers me for that reason, but…
October 1, 2025
Jazz Notes – 10.1.25
It’s Q4-’25!Are You Ready to Sail in Q1-’26? The fourth quarter of ’25 begins today which means we here at Signature Cruise Experiences are in preparation mode. Since we don’t…