January 20, 2024
OUR TAKE: At-Sea Edition #2 – The Jazz Cruise ’24 is Underway
Today is the 3rd day of The Jazz Cruise '24. Amazingly, during our first two days, we have enjoyed more than 20 "In Concert" events. Virtually every one of the…
January 13, 2024
OUR TAKE: At-Sea Edition #1
In a few hours, several Jazz Cruises’ staff will be boarding Celebrity Summit for a 5-day cruise during which we will be preparing for our four 7-day programs that begin…
January 6, 2024
OUR TAKE: What’s in Store for ’24
The world of Jazz Cruises reflects the growing interest in live music. The upcoming ’24 Cruises are fully subscribed, and the readership of The Weekender and Jazz Notes is larger…
December 23, 2023
OUR TAKE: ‘Tis the Season for Good Cheer and Resolutions!
The holidays are now in full swing. I know this because no agent or manager is answering their calls and, when I do reach someone, it is a recording saying,…
December 16, 2023
OUR TAKE: Programming a Show; Programming the Circus
Last week was dominated by programming of upcoming shows and cruises. We had two Samara Joy shows to program and our entire team was in St. Louis working through the…
December 9, 2023
OUR TAKE: Joy to the World
For the next couple of days, at Jazz Cruises, it is all about Samara Joy. Turn back the calendar one year and I will bet that many of you had…
December 2, 2023
OUR TAKE: A Musician for All Seasons
Wycliffe Gordon is in our hometown this week performing at Jazz St. Louis. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing him and his wonderful band, the International All Stars (Adrian…
November 25, 2023
OUR TAKE: A Great-Full Thanksgiving Message
It’s Thanksgiving weekend; a time for good cheer.Many believe it’s the best time of the year! It’s only one day, there’s no Thanksgiving Eve,The meal is quite simple, requires no…
November 18, 2023
OUR TAKE: To be Known for Something Other Than Being You
On Sunday mornings, Paula and I drink coffee and watch Sunday Today with Willie Geist. Besides liking him as a host, the show is a nice mix of news, entertainment…
November 11, 2023
OUR TAKE: Did You Hear The One About…
Humor is important to me. Sharing laughter with others is often the best way to break the ice and create a community of spirit and purpose. Checking to see who…