Jazz Notes goes behind the scenes of our cruises to present artist profiles, the latest news about each cruise and, often, a discussion of ways to improve our programs. Jazz Notes will pose a bi-monthly discussion issue that will seek your opinion and thoughts.
Jazz Notes Archive
August 27, 2025
Jazz Notes 8.27.25
Labor Day Weekend Edition For years, Labor Day Weekend for Signature Cruise Experiences meant a trip to Vail Colorado for the Vail Jazz Festival. Great music. Beautiful scenery. Hanging with…
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August 20, 2025
Jazz Notes: 8.20.25
Sails and Sales This time of the year is a mixture of activities and emotions. Summer is ending. School terms are starting. Vacations are nearly complete and business plans for…
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August 6, 2025
Jazz Notes: 8.6.25
Our Tribute to the Newport Jazz Festival The year was 1954. Elaine and Louis Lorillard hired pianist George Wein to create a “family-friendly seaside jazz event.” Reacting to their disdain…
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July 30, 2025
Jazz Notes: 7.30.25
It May Not Be Jazz, But It Sure Is Cool! Both David Foster and Michael McDonald have performed on a Signature Cruise Experiences jazz program.
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July 23, 2025
Jazz Notes: 7.23.25
The Weather is “Hot”….So is Jazz! They say that you cannot change the weather. That is true if you stay in one place and do not move. Part of the…
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July 17, 2025
Jazz Notes: 7.16.25
No Sports Today…Jazz is Every Day! Today is the day after Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, which, for the first time in years was fun to watch. MLB’s All-Star Game…
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July 9, 2025
Jazz Notes: 7.9.25
The Second Half of ’25 is Under Way! Our team at Signature Cruise Experiences is back at work after our annual mid-year break and the countdown is officially on –…
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June 25, 2025
Jazz Notes: 6.25.25
’25 is Nearly Half Over! Time to Assess Our Progress! In a few days, June will be over and, with the coming of July, it is time to assess how we…
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June 18, 2025
Jazz Notes: 6.18.25
It’s Almost Summer and Our Jazz is Heating Up! In a few days, it will be Summer, as per the calendar. Depending upon where you live, the hot days may…
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June 11, 2025
Jazz Notes: 6.11.25
25th Anniversary? Perhaps! For as long as we can remember, we have identified our charter cruise programs as “The Gold Standard for Jazz at Sea Since 2001.” While that is…
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June 4, 2025
Jazz Notes: 6.4.25
Journey of Jazz Sails in 100 Days We are 100 days from the inaugural sailing of Journey of Jazz! Signature Cruise Experiences has been eagerly waiting for this program since…
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May 28, 2025
Jazz Notes: 5.28.25
From Memorial Day to 4th of July Thank you so much for taking the time to read Jazz Notes. This correspondence is more informal than The Weekender, our Saturday Morning Jazz…
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May 14, 2025
Jazz Notes: 5.14.25
Let’s Talk Jazz For over a month, our notes to you have revolved around Jazz Appreciation Month and International Jazz Day! One cannot overstate the importance of those events and…
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April 30, 2025
Jazz Notes: 4.30.25
Today is International Jazz Day (IJD). Kind of the New Year’s Eve of Jazz. Everyone around the world will be celebrating our music. Signature Cruise Experiences is always active on this…
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April 23, 2025
Jazz Notes: 4.23.25
More Jazz Appreciation Month Insights As part of the Jazz Appreciation Month celebration, we have shared what many of our musicians believe Jazz Appreciation Month means to them. The responses…
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