Kim Kelley
July 22, 2026
Jazz Notes: 7.22.26
There is Only One Poll That Matters(And You Conduct it Every Day) Reader’s polls in jazz have been around for decades. One of the most famous jazz poll was in…
July 18, 2026
Our Take: The Eyes Have It!
In the last few days, I have had cataract surgery and light-adjustable lenses inserted. What sounded like a major hassle has been, thus far, pretty easy. My exercise and time…
July 15, 2026
Jazz Notes 7.15.26
The Ultimate Cruise Irony: When Do We Eat? Though not finalized, over the weekend I reviewed our current programming for The Jazz Cruise ’27. It is spectacular. More than 100…
July 11, 2026
Our Take: 7.11.26
The 18+ Edition A recent article in USA TODAY shared the announcement by United Kingdom cruise line, Marella Cruises, that it was “earmarking one of its ships, Marella Discovery 2,…
July 8, 2026
Jazz Notes 7.8.26 The Joy of Giving Back
If oxygen masks are deployed while you’re flying, the flight attendant instructs you to place the mask on you first before helping others. A comedian once quipped that the best…
July 4, 2026
Our Take: July 4th Edition
Happy 250th Birthday America! I doubt that there is a standard gift for someone’s 250th birthday. I know a couple of trees that old, but when I asked them what…
June 27, 2026
Our Take: On Holiday
Today is Day 1 of Signature Cruise Experiences Summer Holiday. Depending upon the day of the week on which July 4th lands, we take the week before or the week…
June 20, 2026
Our Take: Father’s Day
Tomorrow is Father’s Day. There is still time to purchase that special gift, cook his favorite meal or, as in my case, take some time to remember life with Dad.…
June 13, 2026
Our Take: It’s the 13th. Are You Superstitious?
Performers, actors and athletes are famously superstitious. The benign description is to call quirky personal traits part of a “routine.” When a golfer plumb bobs, checks out the line, takes…
June 10, 2026
Jazz Notes: 6.10.26
Josh Groban is Performing on Botti at Sea III! Instantly recognizable after just a few notes, Josh Groban is one of the most popular and talented vocalists of his generation. His extraordinary…