Signature Cruise Experiences

06/13/2026

Happy Birthday to Alonzo Bodden, our comedian-in-residence on all of our jazz cruises. We'll still love him when he's 64.

06/11/2026

This summer and fall Marcus Miller is reuniting the band that backed Miles Davis during his comeback in the early 80s, for the "We Want Miles" tour in North America and Europe.

Summer 2026 will mark the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’ birth, and the world will undoubtedly celebrate this monumental milestone.

06/09/2026

Remembering bassist (and former basketball star) Wayman Tisdale who was born on this day in 1964. Wayman, who passed away in 2009, sailed on The Smooth Jazz Cruise several times and was always a hit.

06/05/2026

Happy Birthday today to Kenny G, who performed on both sailings of The Smooth Jazz Cruise earlier this year.

05/27/2026

Happy Birthday today to one of our favorite performers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, pictured here with another favorite Niki Haris. Dee Dee sailed on our very first cruise program, The Jazz Cruise in 2001. Photo by John Abbott.

05/22/2026

Still room in Cohen's Master Class.

SO excited to announce my new online mentorship course! It’s six weeks long, and we start LIVE May 19th at 12 Noon ET!

We’ll go deep into the language, feeling, history, and living spirit of jazz!!

VIP spots include access to our private WhatsApp group and a private one-on-one with Emmet!!!

Sign up NOW at the Link in Bio!

05/04/2026

"Ron and Diana - Together," a movie featuring a special collaboration between Ron Carter and Diana Krall is available today.

RON AND DIANA - TOGETHERVaulted Pictures presents Ron Carter and Diana Krall, behind the scenes and on stage.Premiers May 4, 2026 PRE-SALE AVAILABLE HERE PRE-SALE AVAILABLE HERE Vaulted Pictures is the brainchild of Simone Banos, Penny Kjellberg and Peter Schnall.  Working closely with many musicia...

04/30/2026

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, today’s “Words from a Jazz Master” entry is from Herbie Hancock, who is hosting the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert in Chicago today.