The title of this edition of Our Take is my not-so-subtle reminder to turn your clocks BACK tonight, as most of the country begins four months of standard time. Depending upon how far east or west you are in a particular time zone, it has been very dark in the morning the past few weeks. […]

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 for the first five of our ’26 Cruise Programs, which will keep us at sea for 33 days. Then, ten days later, we set sail […]

Earlier this week, I discussed the concern that jazz was becoming too woke, a situation being blamed for dismissals at the Kennedy Center. My premise was a simple one. Long before there were concerns about “woke,” jazz was part of the fabric of the music world. That traits of the jazz life were consistent with […]

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 that recent firings and resignations of key jazz personnel at the Kennedy Center signals an attack on jazz. His argument suggests that the powers that […]

Recently, I had the opportunity to see and hear Kenny G perform for the first time. Not sure why that has not happened before, but I have routinely played and purchased his recordings. Just never had the opportunity to catch a show. His music has always been wonderful and the proof of his skills are […]

Jazz Can Be De-Lovely! 51 years ago today, Cole Porter died. Though few would call him a jazz composer, many of his amazing standards such as “Night and Day,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “Begin the Beguine” have been presented with jazz arrangements and style, becoming jazz bandstand favorites. Porter was a rare breed […]

As we begin to produce a few programs that feature music and events other than jazz, we are learning the traits, interests and makeup of folks who love the various genres. Doing so also provides us with an outline for what makes someone a jazz fan. Not just their common traits, but how they found […]

This edition of Jazz Notes is a friendly reminder about our upcoming jazz cruises, especially the programs that require immediate action for you to secure your spot. I’ll offer updates on each of our cruises while our Jazz Consultant, Lee Mergner, will share the latest news on Christian McBride and an interview of Dee Dee […]

Hardly a day goes by without someone asking me “How much longer are you going to work?” Do I look that old? The question bothers me for that reason, but there are other concerns I have when asked. I never know which answer they are rooting for!

It’s Q4-’25!Are You Ready to Sail in Q1-’26? The fourth quarter of ’25 begins today which means we here at Signature Cruise Experiences are in preparation mode. Since we don’t sail for these final months of the year (Q4-’25), we’re using that time to prepare for the five amazing experiences in Q1-’26! As for the […]