St. Louis-based Jazz Cruises LLC has announced their schedule of events for the fall of 2008 and winter of 2009.They'll offer four different cruises during the season, starting with Dave Koz & Friends at Sea from November 2 through November 9. Koz' seagoing amigos will include musicians such as Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer, Eric Benet, George Duke, Najee and more, plus a special appearance by funk and soul legends Tower of Power.
Next up is the event known simply as The Jazz Cruise, which will take place November 9 through November 16, 2008 with featured performers including the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, the Heath Brothers, Andy Bey, Tom Scott, Regina Carter, Benny Green, Trio da Paz, Ben Riley’s Monk Legacy Septet, St. Louis' own Denise Thimes, and more.
The new year will kick off with The Smooth Jazz Cruise, hosted by Wayman Tisdale, from January 18 through January 25. The NBA star turned electric bassist will be joined by musicians such as Gerad Albright, Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Peter White, Jeff Golub and more.
Last but not least is the first-ever Playboy Jazz Cruise, which sails from January 25 through February 1 and will feature host Marcus Miller, special guest Herbie Hancock (pictured), Dianne Reeves, James Moody, Roberta Gambarini, Roy Hargrove, Eldar, the New Birth Brass Band and more. For more information, check out the links to the individual cruises or visit Jazz Cruises LLC's Web site.
(Edited 5/23/08 to fix a typo.)
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