Jazz Notes
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…
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April 15, 2026
Jazz Notes 4.15.26
Jazz Appreciation Month: A Tale of Two Stories When I think about Jazz Appreciation Month, I wonder if that means that we should be proselytizing and advocating to others to…
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April 8, 2026
Jazz Notes: 4.8.26
The Anatomy of a Cruise Lineup Ever wonder how a lineup is created for a particular cruise? Lord knows, we wonder how it happens all the time. What could (and…
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April 1, 2026
Jazz Notes: 4.1.26
The Jazz Cruise…the OG ofSignature Cruise Experiences Programs I can claim authorship of the other programs of Signature Cruise Experiences, but our flagship program, The Jazz Cruise, is a living testament…
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March 25, 2026
Jazz Notes: 3.25.26
Marcus Miller + Gregory Porter + Wynton Marsalis…Special Port-of-Call: New Orleans Many believe that last September’s sailing of Journey of Jazz ’25 was one of the very best programs produced…
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March 20, 2026
Jazz Notes: 3.18.26
Chris Botti at Sea III: Great Talent + Great Travel Last September’s sailing of Journey of Jazz ’25 was one of the very best programs produced by Signature Cruise Experiences…
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March 11, 2026
Jazz Notes: 3.11.26
We are Back! It has been a while since the last edition of Jazz Notes! Our excuse is quite simple. We have been sailing and presenting music from January 12…
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February 11, 2026
Jazz Notes: 2.11.26
The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.2 is in Day 2; SCE’s 27th Day at Sea! The Signature Cruise Experiences’ (SCE) team is presenting Day 27 of our 33 magical days at…
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February 4, 2026
Jazz Notes: 2.4.26
Never Without a Laugh or a Smile: Remembering Ken Peplowski It’s rare that we have to give bad news to for our guests and the community at large. But on…
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January 28, 2026
Jazz Notes: 1.28.26
Christian McBride’s World at SeaSpecial Photo Edition Christian McBride’s World at Sea was filled with unforgettable music, late-night jams and moments that remind us why this sailing is so special.…
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January 21, 2026
Jazz Notes 1.21.26
David Foster: The Hitman Cruise ’26: Special Photo Edition They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words. If so, then here is more than 10,000 words from David Foster:…
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January 6, 2026
Jazz Notes: 1.6.26
‘Tis The Season…Cruise Season That Is!The Antidote to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) No, I am not making this up. Post-holiday depression, often called “holiday blues,” is a recognized, if not…
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December 30, 2025
Jazz Notes: 12.30.25
Happy New Year Edition I have always found New Year’s Eve to be a time for reflection, more than a time for elation. For those who feel the opposite, what…
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December 17, 2025
Jazz Notes: 12.17.25
What a thrill when one of our favorite team members is honored. Lee Mergner, our Jazz Consultant, will become the 10th recipient of the Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award on January…
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December 10, 2025
Jazz Notes: 12.10.25
Still Looking for a Perfect Holiday Gift? I cannot take credit for the list below. A great friend of mine, who is not a jazz fan — at least not…
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