Jazz Notes
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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June 3, 2026
Jazz Notes 6.3.26
Peabo Bryson News By now, many of you may have heard the heartbreaking news. Peabo Bryson passed away and the loss is felt deeply throughout the music community and across…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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