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 […]

Last Friday night, Cècile McLorin Salvant was on the same Los Angeles to St. Louis flight with me and my wife. That we were departing Los Angeles at the same time was not surprising as both of us were coming from our Journey of Jazz ’25 cruise. That we were both going to St. Louis […]

Journey of Jazz ’25 – The Ultimate Jazz Experience For 25 years, Signature Cruise Experiences and its predecessors have provided the finest jazz experiences in the world. Starting with The Jazz Cruise in 2001, our presentation of straight-ahead jazz has been second to none. Never wavering from our mission to present the finest jazz musicians […]

Sleeping in my own bed, drinking my own coffee and heading out to play tennis means we are home and back to our regular Saturday routine. That feels good, but, in all candor, I would rather be sailing still on Journey of Jazz ’25. So much happened in such a short time that my report […]