One of the amazing benefits of sailing on The Jazz Cruise (or any of the Jazz Cruises sailings for that matter) is the opportunity to build or renew long-term relationships with like-minded people. That’s true not only of our guests, but also of the musicians, many of whom form friendships and collaborations on board that […]

 Acclaimed organist Joey DeFrancesco is all set to sail on The Jazz Cruise ’23. No stranger to Jazz Cruises sailings, the Grammy award-winning multi-instrumentalist is looking forward to collaborating with new and old friends on board The Greatest Jazz Festival at Sea. The best time to book your stateroom and sail with Joey D., […]

Over the years, we’ve had many great jazz vocalists sail with us on The Jazz Cruise, including Patti Austin, Marlena Shaw, Shirley Horn, Dianne Reeves, Rene Marie, Nnenna Freelonand many more. In 2023, the exciting vocal phenom Samara Joy will join fellow singers Kurt Elling, Tierney Sutton, Steve Tyrell, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Niki Haris […]

Pianist Bill Charlap is the quintessential jazz artist, one who combines deep respect for the traditions of the past and an eye for the innovations of the future. His trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington is one of the longest-running groups on today’s jazz scene, with more than 25 years of recordings […]