Kim Kelley
May 23, 2026
Our Take: Memorial Day Weekend
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. The official start of summer is June 21, 2026, the summer solstice. But, for my money, summer jazz season starts on Memorial Day Weekend. From…
May 20, 2026
Jazz Notes 5.20.26
When Going Out Gets Expensive for Music Fans…Music Fans go Cruising! A night of great music costs more than ever before. Whether you drive, fly or take another form of…
May 16, 2026
Our Take: A Few Days in the Big Apple
I’m home from a few days in New York City. I know that New Orleans is the epicenter of jazz, but when I am in NYC, I feel the jazz…
May 13, 2026
Jazz Notes: 5.13.26
Soon, it will be the 10th Anniversary of The Weekender, signifying over 500 editions of “Your Saturday Morning Jazz Fix.” Jazz Notes is its little brother, having come on the scene just…
May 9, 2026
Our Take: Mothers of Achievement
The title of this Our Take is a bit misleading. After all, by definition, all mothers have achieved. They are all mothers, a heroic achievement by any measure. When a…
May 6, 2026
Jazz Notes: 5.6.26
I was able to enjoy several shows during Jazz Appreciation Month. All were good, but, on one night, I was treated to one of those jazz experiences that not only…
May 2, 2026
Our Take: The Name is Jazz
When someone says, “you know who it is after hearing one name,” they generally mean a first name. On Chris Botti at Sea III (’26), the headliners joining Chris for…
April 29, 2026
Jazz Notes: 4.29.26
Tomorrow is International Jazz Day Tomorrow evening, the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert will take place at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. It is a star-studded event that features…
April 25, 2026
Our Take: Signature Cruise Experiences Foundation LLC
From its inception, our company, now named Signature Cruise Experiences (SCE), has contributed to funds and foundations that promote jazz education and those who provide relief and assistance to jazz…
April 22, 2026
Jazz Notes: 4.22.26
More Jazz Appreciation Month Musings Jazz Appreciation Month is in full swing and we couldn’t be enjoying it more. Jazz is the driving pulse behind the energy of our guests…