Jazz Notes
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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December 3, 2025
Jazz Notes: 12.3.25
Next Month, We Sail In a little over one month, our ’26 Cruise season begins on the Celebrity Summit cruise ship with two new programs. David Foster: The Hitman Cruise…
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November 26, 2025
Jazz Notes: 11.26.25
Thanksgiving Eve Happy Thanksgiving Eve! No, that is not a real thing, but it may be my favorite day/night of the year! It starts with the office closing around 2PM,…
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November 19, 2025
Jazz Notes: 11.19.25
Mother Nature…Still Undefeated Do you remember the Chiffon margarine commercial where “Mother Nature” tastes the product and declares it to be her “sweet creamy butter”? Upon learning that it is…
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November 12, 2025
Jazz Notes: 11.12.25
Wynton Marsalis joins Marcus Miller & Gregory Porter forJourney of Jazz ’27 in New Orleans! Wynton Marsalis joining Journey of Jazz ’27 may be the most exciting headline for Jazz Notes…
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November 5, 2025
Jazz Notes: 11.5.25
It’s Q4 ’25! Time to Get Ready for Q1 ’26 & to Launch ’27 Planning ahead is important in every business or endeavor. To make tomorrow work, you need to work…
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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…
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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…
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