- When most people hear the word "jazz," they think of big band beats, swing, fast-tempo bebop and Louis Armstrong's trumpet riffs. According to PBS, jazz was first introduced to American culture during early 20th century and was originally performed live. A great way to experience live jazz as it was first intended, while enjoying a relaxing vacation on the open sea, is with a jazz theme cruise.
The Jazz Cruise
- Jazz Cruises LLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, offers jazz-themed cruises to the Caribbean and Mexico. Cruises feature straight-ahead jazz performers such as former Brecker Brothers band member Randy Brecker, Juilliard jazz professor Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Grammy-nominated trombonist John Fedchock, vocalist Anita Rosamond and Broadway bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton. Ports of call include Bahamian capital city Nassau, San Juan, Half Moon Cay and St. Maarten. Passengers can partake in onshore activities such as golfing, shopping, horseback riding, scuba diving, dining, club hopping, gaming and sightseeing. While on board, passengers can participate in jam sessions or take in a performance.Jazz Cruises LLC230 South Bemiston, Suite 720St. Louis, MO 63105888-852-9987thejazzcruise.com
SuperCruise
- Capital Jazz Productions operates out of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and features a week-long jazz-themed cruise every year called "The SuperCruise." The cruise departs from the Port of Miami and stops at ports such as Ocho Rios, Belize and Cozumel. Jazz-related activities include concerts by such performers as singer Will Downing, saxophonist Kirk Whalum, smooth jazz musician Brian Culbertson, contemporary jazz singer Lalah Hathaway and composer Jeff Lorber. Passengers can also attend jam sessions, cocktail parties and comedy shows. Recreation options include a miniature golf course, a casino, swimming and a spa and fitness center. Off-ship activities include sightseeing, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, hiking, golfing, horseback riding and walking tours.The Super Cruisec/o Capital Jazz ProductionsP.O. Box 2129Upper Marlboro, MD 20773877-619-2929capitaljazz.com
Jazzdagen Tours
- Jazzdagen Tours offers jazz-themed cruises to the Caribbean, the Black Sea, Tahiti, Canada, Alaska and New England and from Singapore to Kobe, Japan. Jazz-related activities include private solo and duet jazz concerts and musician meet-and-greets. Depending on the cruise, performers may include New Orleans jazz multi-instrumentalist Randy Morris, Finnish musician Antti Sarpila, vocalist Kristin Korb, trombonist Russ Phillips and ragtime pianist David Boeddinghaus. Cruises last eight to 18 days and include round-trip airfare, amenities and hotel accommodations if applicable.Jazzdagen Tours8120 Tianna RoadLos Angeles, CA 90046800-433-0078jazzdagen.com
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