January 25 – February 1, 2015 - Entertainment Cruise Productions

Sailing straight ahead, side-by-side with an all-star jazz lineup
January 25 – February 1, 2015
Celebrating the Centennial Birthdays
of Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra
Ft. Lauderdale | Jamaica | Grand Cayman
Cozumel | Key West
Holland America’s m/s Eurodam
Arturo Sandoval Band | Monty Alexander | Gregory Porter | Clayton Brothers Quintet
Marcus Miller | Christian McBride Trio | Byron Stripling Quartet | Benny Golson Quartet
Phil Woods Quintet | John Pizzarelli Quartet | Jeff Hamilton Trio | Joey DeFrancesco Trio
Regina Carter Trio | Freddy Cole Trio | Houston Person Quartet | Shelly Berg (Music Director)
John Fedchock (Big Band Director) | Randy Brecker | Wycliffe Gordon (Gospel Show Host)
Dick Hyman | Hubert Laws | Cyrille Aimée | Tierney Sutton | Ken Peplowski (Show Host)
Ernie Adams | John Allred | Chuck Bergeron | Peter Erskine | Allen Farnham | David Finck
Jimmy Greene | Niki Haris | Antonio Hart | Andre Hayward | Tony Kadleck | Tom Kennedy
Larry Koonse | Joe LaBarbera | Dennis Mackrel | Russell Malone | Dick Oatts | Eric Reed
Claudio Roditi | Michael Rodriguez | Bob Sheppard | Gary Smulyan | Scott Wendholt
Jennifer Wharton | Alonzo Bodden (Comedian) | Todd Barkan (Historian)
WELCOME
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welcome you to the 14th annual sailing of The Jazz
Cruise, the first and only full ship charter in the
world dedicated to “straight ahead” jazz. From the
beginning our mission has been to present the most
talented and revered jazz musicians in the world, and to do so,
with luxury, comfort and the love of the world’s greatest music.
They say that the public votes with their feet, and if that is
the case, then our mission has been successful thus far
as The Jazz Cruise ’15 sold out months before sailing, has
the largest wait list in years and remains a very sought
after play date for our musicians. We are very proud of
this achievement, but even prouder that you have decided
to spend a week with us and are willing to rely upon us to
curate your vacation. We will say that we spend countless
hours communicating with and listening to our guests, all
with the hope of fashioning the best possible program.
This year’s program again features a wonderful blend of jazz
legends, current stars and those just emerging into stardom. If
you are on this ship then it is clear that you can play or else you
would not have been chosen to perform. Talent, professionalism
and the creativity required to be a top performer are the
qualities that you will see here all week.
Particularly exciting this year is our ability to honor one
person in particular as our inductee to The Jazz Cruise Hall of
Fame, George Wein. George is the undisputed founder of the
jazz festival and may just be the single most influential jazz
impresario and producer ever. Without exaggeration, I doubt
that there would be much of a jazz scene these days had it not
been for George Wein.
As always we close our Welcome note with an expression of
gratitude, thanks and respect for our guests. I have had the
opportunity to review the current manifest and compare it to
our past guest list and the number of double digit returning
guests is simply astounding. Without that type of commitment
and loyalty, there is no way that The Jazz Cruise would be able
to present the amount and level of entertainment that it does.
On behalf of all of us at Entertainment Cruise
Productions, The Jazz Cruise, my mother and cruise
founder Anita E. Berry and my brother and Cruise
Director Bob Lazaroff, who is sailing with us again,
it’s time for some music! Enjoy!
MICHAEL LAZAROFF
ANITA E. BERRY
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A lot of people contribute to making The Jazz Cruise
special. Let’s take a moment to recognize just a few whose
contributions will be felt this week by our guests.
SHELLY BERG
MARCUS MILLER
MUSIC DIRECTOR
JAZZ HOST
For the past few years, Shelly has been
the driving musical force of The Jazz
Cruise. Always looking for new and better ways to present
and showcase the music, Shelly’s imagination and creativity
are essential to the cruise. A monster performer, in his own
right, we are very grateful to have Shelly leading our team.
As a host of the Real Jazz show on
SiriusXM, Marcus is uniquely equipped and
prepared to interview our jazz stars. Though still in his prime,
having begun his career in his teens, Marcus is an “old hand”
in the world of jazz which enables him to provide texture and
context to his interviews, as well as lead a very “hot band”.
JOHN FEDCHOCK
KEN PEPLOWSKI
BIG BAND DIRECTOR
EVENT HOST
Having our own Big Band is quite the
luxury and quite the accomplishment.
None of this would happen without the leadership and
devotion of trombonist John Fedchock who curates, directs
and organizes all of the rehearsals and performances of our
Big Band. John’s devotion to this program can be felt with
each note.
Long time performer on The Jazz Cruise,
Ken has led All Star Groups, performed
in the Big Band and is probably best known for his specialty
shows working with some of our legendary performers
in smaller, more intimate settings. A member of The Jazz
Cruise Hall of Fame, Ken is also the host/producer of the
Welcome Show.
WYCLIFFE GORDON
JOHN PIZZARELLI
GOSPEL/EVENT HOST
EVENT HOST
As the most decorated trombone player
in the world, Wycliffe represents the
very top of the jazz world. Coupling this stature with the
authenticity that he brings to the Gospel Show as well as
his eternal patience and kindness, Wycliffe is the “heart and
soul” of The Jazz Cruise, and a member of The Jazz Cruise Hall
of Fame.
Making jazz accessible to all and providing
a level of entertainment that is infectious
as well as amazing, John will step into the limelight this
year as a host of some activities, particularly ones where his
overwhelming knowledge of jazz and his irrepressible good
nature and humor can be used to their fullest.
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TODD BARKAN
COMIC/HOST
HISTORIAN
Just as sherbet cleanses the palate
between courses, so too, does comedy
and laughter provide a needed respite from night and day
sessions of music. For the past few years, Alonzo has been
our favorite flavor of sherbet, always finding humor in the
normal and customary events of life. Award winning and in
demand throughout the country, Alonzo loves jazz and we
are glad for that.
DANE BUTCHER
The Jazz Cruise has been blessed to have
one of the nation’s most knowledgeable
(and entertaining) jazz historians and aficionados sailing with
us for the past few years. Todd’s films, narrative and insights
bring educational enjoyment to our guests. Always great
stuff from Todd.
JOEY FAIRCHILD
PRODUCTION MANAGER
No cruise ship has ever been built for the
purpose of presenting the types of music
Just about to begin his second decade cruises that we operate. It is Joey’s job, as our Production
as the cruise host of the sailings of Manager, to transform the cruise ship that Holland America
Entertainment Cruise Productions, Australian born Dane provides us into the music festival venue that we have all
continues to make sure that the trains run on time and that come to expect.
each and every guest is happy and knowledgeable of the
day’s events and going-ons.
CRUISE HOST
THE JAZZ CRUISE HALL OF FAME 2015 – INDUCTEE
GEORGE WEIN
The Jazz Cruise would like to honor and thank George Wein for his legendary contribution to jazz.
As the most famous jazz impresario in jazz history, George founded the Newport Jazz Festival
and so many other festivals, concerts and programs. Without the work and effort of George
Wein, a program such as The Jazz Cruise would probably not be available today.
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Always the consummate drummer and gentleman,
Ernie (HOF) has been a mainstay of the cruise, The
Jazz Cruise rhythm section and as an All Star almost
from the beginning. With his cool style, Ernie makes
the job of being a jazz drummer look very easy.
JIMMY GREENE
Jimmy and his saxophone popped on The Jazz
Cruise scene a few years ago, due largely to being
named one of Downbeat’s 25 Rising Stars of Jazz.
His impact was immediate and he is now part of
The Jazz Cruise family.
JOHN ALLRED
NIKI HARIS
CHUCK BERGERON
ANTONIO HART
RANDY BRECKER
ANDRE HAYWARD
PETER ERSKINE
DICK HYMAN
ALLEN FARNHAM
TONY KADLECK
DAVID FINCK
TOM KENNEDY
John’s trombone has been on countless sailings
and he has become a fixture in the Big Band and
with our All Stars. Always affable and willing to
share a jazz story that is new to you, John is one
of the great personalities on the cruise.
Having sailed with us as a sideman, Chuck is
excited to be both an All Star and Big Band
bassist for the cruise. Both as a musician and a
composer, he is one of the most versatile and
active musicians in jazz.
One of the true legends in the genre, Randy’s
trumpet has been part of some of the most
revered groups, tunes and events in the world of
jazz. The Jazz Cruise is honored to include Randy
in any and all of its cruises.
When you read Peter’s resume, it is hard to
believe that this is the first time this universally
heralded drummer has sailed with us. Steely
Dan, Weather Report, Steps Ahead are just a few
of his famous stops in an amazing career.
Pianist/composer/arranger/producer/teacher
Allen Farnham is no stranger to The Jazz Cruise,
having joined us with various groups over the
years. This year, as part of the Big Band and an All
Star, we will be treated to his great talents again.
Back again as a member of the Big Band and an
All Star, bassist David Finck has performed with
the proverbial “Who’s Who” of jazz over the years.
A solid member of the New York jazz scene, David
is a first call performer for all forms of music.
HOF signifies membership in The Jazz Cruise Hall of Fame.
The Jazz Cruise works hard to rotate its vocalists,
but the obvious exception is Niki who is so good
and so important to our Gospel Show and the All
Stars that she is a “must” for each sailing. Her
spirit and heart pervades the entire cruise.
As one of the most celebrated saxophonists of
the younger generation, Antonio has performed
with Dizzy, Dee Dee, McCoy, Nancy Wilson and
others of that stature. He has recorded multiple
times as a leader as well.
Former Thelonious Monk Trombone Competition
winner, Andre has performed with many of the
greatest jazz players in the world, including Joe
Williams, Slide Hampton, the Duke Ellington
Orchestra and Illinois Jacquet’s Big Band.
Dick is a true legend in the world of jazz pianists.
To try to list his credits, creations and kudos in this
small space would not do justice to a 50+ year
career that includes Jazz, Classical, Broadway and
Films. We should just simply bow and applaud.
Trumpeter Tony Kadleck has become one of
the driving forces in our Big Band as well as a
standout as an All Star. When not on the cruise,
Tony is one of the most sought after trumpet
players in the New York area.
Tom has been the bassist for The Jazz Cruise
rhythm section for as long as we can remember
and he shares his great talents with us in the
All Star sessions as well. The Jazz Cruise was
fortunate to hook up with Tom as he was moving
to New York and becoming a star.
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HUBERT LAWS
Joining us for the first time, Hubert is an NEA Jazz
Master flutist. Not that one needs to know more
than that, Hubert is from a famously talented
musical family and has performed with stars
ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Paul McCartney.
The Jazz Cruise is duly honored.
LARRY KOONSE
When one of your first gigs is playing guitar for
Cleo Laine, you know that your career is headed
for the top. Such has been Larry’s path performing
along the way with a host of stars from Mel
Torme to Rod Stewart. Now that is running the
full gamut.
JOE LABARBERA
Often referred to as the “drummer’s drummer,”
Joe stars in all aspects of The Jazz Cruise’s
formats. His career includes the legendary Bill
Evans Trio, Tony Bennett and Chuck Mangione,
just to name a few of Joe’s associations.
DENNIS MACKREL
Dennis is one of the top drummers in jazz and
performs regularly with his own group and as
a sideman for the top stars. As he has done in
prior years, Dennis will be part of the Big Band
as well as taking his rightful turn with the
All Stars.
RUSSELL MALONE
The Jazz Cruise heralds the return of guitarist
Russell Malone. Having performed with Harry
Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall, Russell is the modern
extension of the heritage of great jazz guitarists
such as Wes Montgomery. We have some special
events planned for his talent.
DICK OATTS
Famously, Dick plays the same Selmer VI that his
father gave him growing up in Iowa. You can catch
Dick’s amazing talents both with the Big Band and
in the All Star sets evidencing his versatility and skills
which contributes to being a most sought after player.
ERIC REED
Growing from a child prodigy to one of the top jazz
pianists in the world has been the life track for Eric. Selftaught for many years, formal training, touring with
Wynton Marsalis and others rounded out his skills and
firmly entrenched him in the world of swing and jazz.
CLAUDIO RODITI
One of the most recognizable performers on The
Jazz Cruise is trumpeter Claudio Roditi. He has a
look and a style all his own and it provides both
a dramatic and loving image and sound. It is
wonderful having him back on the cruise.
MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ
Taking up the banner of the youthful jazz
performer, thirty-something trumpeter/composer
Michael Rodriguez is making his maiden appearance
on The Jazz Cruise as a member of the Big Band
and as an All Star. Be sure to welcome him.
BOB SHEPPARD
Known throughout the jazz world, particularly
heralded by fellow saxophonists for his style and
accomplishments, Bob be taking his first turn
performing on The Jazz Cruise, both as a member
of the Big Band and as an All Star.
GARY SMULYAN
In the past five years or so, we cannot recall any
jazz poll that has not named Gary as the world’s #1
baritone saxophone player. As the host of our late
night jam session, this year in our Birdland Lounge at
the Ocean Bar, you can really enjoy his unique talents.
TIERNEY SUTTON
The Jazz Cruise is thrilled to reprise the talents of this
amazing vocalist. As a 7 Time Grammy® nominee,
Tierney has headlined shows at the Hollywood
Bowl and Carnegie Hall. She is appearing this year
on the cruise with Hubert Laws and Larry Koonse.
SCOTT WENDHOLT
Scott is a much in demand trumpeter on the New York
jazz scene, including top big bands such as the
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bob Mintzer big band, John
Fedchock NY Big Band and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band.
He is also a busy sideman and has his own recordings.
JENNIFER WHARTON
For the past few years, Jennifer has taken on the
formidable role of bass trombonist for the Big
Band. An avid runner, Jennifer can also be found
as part of many of the most important bands and
ensembles in the New York and the world of Jazz.
PERFORMING GROUPS
CYRILLE AIMÉE
Raised in France by a French father and a
Dominican mother, Cyrille began singing
gypsy music and on street corners. During
those days, she entered and won first place
in the vocal competition at the Montreux Jazz
Festival, which included the financing of an album as part of the
prize. Her rise to fame since that time has been meteroric.
MONTY ALEXANDER
It has been too long since Monty performed
on The Jazz Cruise. The excitement that his
piano brings is matched only by the skill and
beauty with which he expresses himself.
Monty has volunteered to perform in various
configurations this week and will present some of his most famous
and amazing tunes and arrangements.
CLAYTON BROTHERS QUINTET
John (HOF) and Jeff (HOF) have contributed
to The Jazz Cruise since its inception and
their quintet, a true collaboration of stars,
is a pillar of the cruise and always one of
the most beloved performing groups of the
cruise. We salute their contributions to jazz in terms of teaching,
philanthropy and mentorship.
REGINA CARTER TRIO
Regina may be the foremost jazz violinist of
her generation. Certainly she is a captivating,
special and amazingly talented performer
capable of playing jazz standards and so
much more. Her sets are always captivating,
often haunting and always amazing. The Jazz Cruise is so honored
to be able to present this unique talent.
FREDDY COLE & TRIO
Nonsequam, Freddy (HOF) may just be the
most beloved vocalist to ever sail on The
Jazz Cruise. He will be the mainstay of the
Birdland Lounge in the Ocean Bar, where he
will host and curate the late night activities
of the cruise for three amazing nights. By popular demand, Freddy
will have an earlier performance as well, so everyone can share in
his magic.
HOF signifies membership in The Jazz Cruise Hall of Fame.
JOEY DEFRANCESCO TRIO
No one plays the Hammond B3 like Joey
D. But though that is his calling card, Joey
sings, plays trumpet and does whatever else
it takes to create spectacular sets noted for
their energy, spirit and just plain fun. You
cannot walk away from a Joey D performance without a song in
your heart and a smile on your face.
BENNY GOLSON QUARTET
There are legends and there are legends. It
does not get any more famous that Benny.
An NEA Jazz Master for saxophone, Benny has
composed some of the most recorded jazz
tunes in the world and shared his magic with
the likes of Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Earl
Bostic and Art Blakey. When they write the book of jazz, there will
a full chapter on Benny Golson.
JEFF HAMILTON TRIO
Watching other drummers study Jeff’s (HOF)
technique and talents is a case of admiration
and acclaim intersecting envy. Clearly one of
the top drummers in the world, Jeff plays
drums as if they were a Stradivarius. Tamir
Hendelman and Christoph Luty complete this one of a kind trio and
each of them will see other duties during the week as they have
become, in their own right stars of the cruise.
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO
This is the first voyage for the multiple
Grammy® award winning bassist and that
alone is reason to attend each and every
one of his sets. Christian’s resume belies
his relatively young age having performed
with Freddie Hubbard, Ray Brown, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock
and others. A true virtuoso, he has appeared on more than 300
recordings during his 21 year career.
MARCUS MILLER
Another multiple Grammy® award winner,
bassist Marcus Miller served as the Music
Director for Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and
David Sanborn, as well as appearing on more
than 500 recordings, composing music for
movies, other performers and for his own band over the years.
His accomplishments belie his age as he began this amazing
career at 15.
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HOUSTON PERSON QUARTET
Houston (HOF) is the classic “old school”
saxophonist, only when he plays; everyone
listens, learns and loves what they hear.
Famously performing with Etta Jones for
many, many years, Houston has been the
named leader of bands on more than 70 recordings and continues
today, at age 80, to be a relevant and important source of jazz.
JOHN PIZZARELLI QUARTET
Ever dapper and hip, John can win over any
music fan who takes the time to listen. By
combining the highest level of musicianship
on guitar and vocals with friendliness and
accessibility, John just piles up the fans as he
crisscrosses the country and the world. With his world class band
to support him, John’s shows are standing room only at all times.
GREGORY PORTER
The Brooklyn based singer with the rich
baritone and the ever present Kangol hat has
taken the jazz world and last year’s sailing
of The Jazz Cruise by storm. With a couple
of Grammy® Awards under his belt now, we
look forward to hearing Gregory’s latest tunes as well as his take
on the American Songbook.
HOF signifies membership in The Jazz Cruise Hall of Fame.
ARTURO SANDOVAL BAND
Arturo is one of The Jazz Cruise’s most
revered and beloved performers. He
commands the stage and delivers a sound
that is instantaneously recognizable. A true
virtuoso, besides his famous trumpet, he can
sing, play piano, drums and percussion. From his famous life story
to the sound of his horn to the laughter he shares, Arturo is truly
larger than life.
BYRON STRIPLING QUARTET
No doubt that this trumpeter/vocalist is the
consummate performer. Byron can do it all,
whether it is a big band sound, working with
his trio or creating his famous themes such
as the Cotton Club and his tributes to other
artists from the past. Gentlemanly and suave, you cannot but
help to revel in Byron’s superb talent, amazing presence and
loving nature.
PHIL WOODS QUINTET
Phil Woods is an NEA Jazz Master saxophonist.
In many respects that is all that you need
to say, but Phil’s contribution to jazz goes
beyond being a monster player with credits
as long as the eye can see. Labeled the “New
Bird” as a young performer, Phil’s life has been captured on film as
well as on the bandstand.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 • Ft. Lauderdale • Departure: 4:00pm
3:15pm
4:00pm
4:15pm-5:30pm
5:00pm-6:00pm
5:45pm
6:00pm-7:15pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
6:45pm-8:45pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
8:00pm
8:00pm-9:15pm
9:00pm-11:00pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
10:00pm-12:00am
11:30pm-1:00am
MANDATORY LIFEBOAT SAFETY DRILL
Depart Fort Lauderdale
The Jazz Cruise Sail Away Party Dane Butcher’s Backstage Pass featuring Alonzo Bodden
1st Seating Dinner (Guests with RED Cards)
WELCOME SHOW IN THE MAINSTAGE LOUNGE (1st Seating – RED)
Christian McBride Trio
Marcus Miller
Phil Woods Quintet
Main Seating Dinner (Guests with BLUE Cards)
WELCOME SHOW IN THE MAINSTAGE LOUNGE (Main Seating – BLUE)
Joey DeFrancesco Trio
Cyrille Aimée
All Stars #1 – Brecker, Sheppard, Hayward, Reed, Finck, Erskine
Sutton-Laws-Koonse
Birdland Jazz Late Night with Gianni Valenti, featuring Freddy Cole & Trio
Muster Stations
Lido Deck Aft
Ocean Bar
Rembrandt Dining Room
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
Queen’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Rembrandt Dining Room
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
Queen’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
MONDAY, JANUARY 26 • At Sea
10:00am-11:00am
10:00am-11:00am
11:00am-12:00pm
11:30am–1:30pm
12:00pm-2:00pm
12:00pm-2:00pm
1:00pm-2:00pm
2:00pm-3:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:30pm-3:30pm
2:30pm-3:30pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:30pm-5:30pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
6:45pm-8:45pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:30pm-9:30pm
9:00pm-11:00pm
9:30pm-10:30pm
9:30pm-10:30pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
10:00pm-12:00am
11:00pm-11:45pm
11:30pm-1:00am
Group Leader Seminar with Michael Lazaroff
Todd Barkan Videos – “Superfriends: Count, President & Riddler”
Wycliffe Gordon’s Gospel with Niki Haris & Byron Stripling
Guitar Summit (Malone, Koonse, Napoleon, hosted by Marcus Miller)
Gregory Porter
Houston Person Quartet – Bloody Mary Bar
The Jazz Cruise Annual T-SHIRT PARTY, hosted by Dane Butcher
Passenger Jam Session – Musician Hosted
The Jazz Cruise Bridge Session #1 with Arnie and Ronnie Malasky
Benny Golson Quartet
Marcus Miller’s Conversation with the Stars
(The Drummers: Erskine, Mackrel, Hamilton, Goodwin, Owens, Jr.)
Jazz Cruise U hosted by Shelly Berg
John Pizzarelli Quartet
Dane Butcher’s Backstage Pass featuring Joey DeFrancesco
Christian McBride Trio
Arturo Sandoval Band
All Stars #2 – Wendholt, Oatts, Allred, Berg, Kennedy, Erskine
Jeff Hamilton Trio
All Stars #3 – Rovatti, Gordon, Malone, Finck, Mackrel
Monty Alexander’s Harlem-Kingston Express
Regina Carter Trio
Ken Peplowski/Dick Hyman – Music of Benny Goodman (One Performance Only)
Cigars with the Stars hosted by Robert Lazaroff and Jeff Hamilton
Clayton Brothers Quintet
Anita’s Big Band featuring Tierney Sutton
Comedian Alonzo Bodden
Birdland Jazz Late Night with Gianni Valenti, featuring Freddy Cole & Trio
Piano Bar
Queen’s Lounge
Mainstage Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Queen’s Lounge
Ocean Bar
Poolside
Northern Lights
Explorer’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Ocean Bar
Queen’s Lounge
Queen’s Lounge
Ocean Bar
Crow’s Nest
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
Queen’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
Crow’s Nest
The Retreat
Queen’s Lounge
Mainstage Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Ocean Bar
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 • Falmouth • Arrival: 8:00am Departure: 5:00pm
10:00am-11:00am
2:00pm-3:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:30pm-4:30pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
4:30pm-5:30pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
6:45pm-8:45pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:30pm-9:30pm
9:00pm-11:00pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
10:00pm-12:00am
11:30pm-1:00am
Todd Barkan’s Videos – “The Cry of Jazz”
Passenger Jam Session – Musician Hosted
Cyrille Aimée
The Jazz Cruise Bridge Session #2 with Arnie and Ronnie Malaskey
Freddy Cole & Trio
All Stars #4 – Roditi, Smulyan, Hyman, Malone, Kennedy, Adams
Dane Butcher’s Backstage Pass featuring John Pizzarelli
Marcus Miller
Joey DeFrancesco Trio
Gregory Porter
Phil Woods Quintet
Monty Alexander, John Clayton & Jeff Hamilton (One Performance Only)
All Stars #5 – Fedchock, Berg, Finck, LaBarbera
All Stars #6 – Rodriguez, Hart, Greene, Reed, Bergeron, Mackrel
Byron Stripling Quartet
Dancing to the music of the Houston Person Quartet – Special Appearance by Niki Haris
Birdland Jazz Late Night with Gianni Valenti, featuring John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey
Queen’s Lounge
Northern Lights
Crow’s Nest
Explorer’s Lounge
Queen’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Ocean Bar
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
Queen’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
Crow’s Nest
Queen’s Lounge
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 • Grand Cayman • Arrival: 8:00am Departure: 2:00pm
9:30am-11:30am
10:00am-11:00am
2:00pm-3:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:30pm-3:30pm
2:30pm-4:30pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:30pm-5:30pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
6:45pm-8:45pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:30pm-9:30pm
9:00pm-11:00pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
10:00pm-12:00am
11:30pm-1:00am
The Jazz Cruise Bridge Session #3 with Arnie and Ronnie Malasky
Explorer’s Lounge
Todd Barkan’s Videos – “God Bless the Child: Billie Holiday”
Queen’s Lounge
Passenger Jam Session – Musician Hosted
Northern Lights
Phil Woods Quintet
Crow’s Nest
Marcus Miller’s Conversation with the Stars (The Bassists: Clayton, Williams, McBride, Kennedy, Finck) Ocean Bar
Jeff Hamilton Trio
Mainstage Lounge
Joey DeFrancesco Trio
Queen’s Lounge
Dane Butcher’s Backstage Pass featuring Arturo Sandoval
Ocean Bar
Clayton Brothers Quintet
Crow’s Nest
Gregory Porter
Mainstage Lounge
Regina Carter Trio
Ocean Bar
Christian McBride Trio
Queen’s Lounge
All Stars #7 – Peplowski, Rovatti, Haris, Reed, Bailey, Erskine
Crow’s Nest
Arturo Sandoval, Marcus Miller, Shelly Berg & Wycliffe Gordon (One Performance Only)
Mainstage Lounge
Benny Golson Quartet
Ocean Bar
John Pizzarelli Quartet
Crow’s Nest
Monty Alexander Trio “A Night at Jilly’s” (One Performance Only)
Queen’s Lounge
Anita’s Big Band featuring “Lady Sings the Blues” – The Songs of Billie Holiday
Mainstage Lounge
Birdland Jazz Late Night with Gianni Valenti, featuring Freddy Cole & Trio
Ocean Bar
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 • Cozumel • Arrival: 9:00am Departure: 7:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
5:30pm-8:00pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
6:45pm-8:45pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:30pm-9:30pm
9:00pm-11:00pm
9:30pm-10:30pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
10:00pm-12:00am
11:30pm-1:00am
Sutton-Laws-Koonse
The Jazz Cruise Bridge Session #4 with Arnie and Ronnie Malasky
Regina Carter Trio
Houston Person Quartet
Byron Stripling Quartet – Tribute to Louis Armstrong
The Jazz Cruise Annual BBQ Benny Golson Quartet
Jeff Hamilton Trio
Cyrille Aimée
Clayton Brothers Quintet
All Stars #8 – Roditi, Oatts, Hyman, Malone, Kennedy, Adams
Cigars with the Stars hosted by Robert Lazaroff and Wycliffe Gordon
Marcus Miller
All Stars #9 – Wendholt, Sheppard, Hayward, Farnham, Finck, LaBarbera
Arturo Sandoval Band
Birdland Jazz Late Night with Gianni Valenti, featuring Gary Smulyan’s Late Night Jam
Crow’s Nest
Explorer’s Lounge
Queen’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Mainstage Lounge
Lido Deck Midship
Ocean Bar
Queen’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
The Retreat
Crow’s Nest
Queen’s Lounge
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 • At Sea
9:30am-11:30am
10:00am-10:30am
10:00am-11:00am
11:30am-1:30pm
11:30am-1:30pm
1:30pm-3:00pm
2:00pm-3:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:30pm-3:30pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:30pm-5:30pm
4:30pm-5:30pm
5:30pm
6:30pm-7:30pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
6:45pm-8:45pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:45pm
8:00pm-10:00pm
9:00pm-11:00pm
9:30pm-10:15pm
9:30pm-11:30pm
10:30pm-12:00am
10:45pm-12:15am
11:30pm-1:00am
The Jazz Cruise Bridge Session #5 with Arnie and Ronnie Malasky
Explorer’s Lounge
Travel Agent-Group Leader Seminar: Michael Lazaroff
Piano Bar
Todd Barkan’s Videos
Queen’s Lounge
Phil Woods Quintet
Queen’s Lounge
Benny Golson Quartet
Crow’s Nest
Keyboard Capers by Tamir Hendelman (One Performance Only)
Mainstage Lounge
Passenger Jam Session – Musician Hosted
Northern Lights
All Stars #10 – Brecker, Rovatti, Hart, Reed, Malone, Bergeron, Erskine
Queen’s Lounge
Byron Stripling Quartet
Crow’s Nest
Marcus Miller’s Conversations with the Stars (The Reeds: Woods, Golson, Laws, Clayton, Smulyan)
Ocean Bar
Joey DeFrancesco Trio
Queen’s Lounge
THE JAZZ CRUISE PRESENTS “GUYS & DOLLS NIGHT IN NYC” – DRESS TO THE ‘NINES
TJC HALL OF FAME SHOW HONORING GEORGE WEIN (1st Seating – RED)
Mainstage Lounge
Dane Butcher’s Backstage Pass featuring Tierney Sutton
Ocean Bar
1st Seating Dinner – Guests with RED Cards
Rembrandt Dining Room
TJC HALL OF FAME SHOW HONORING GEORGE WEIN (Main Seating – BLUE)
Mainstage Lounge
Cyrille Aimée
Ocean Bar
Arturo Sandoval Band
Queen’s Lounge
Marcus Miller
Crow’s Nest
Main Seating Dinner – Guests with BLUE Cards
Rembrandt Dining Room
Monty Alexander’s Harlem-Kingston Express
Mainstage Lounge
Sutton-Laws-Koonse
Ocean Bar
Comedian Alonzo Bodden
Crow’s Nest
Christian McBride Trio Queen’s Lounge
Big Band Dance Party hosted by John Fedchock
Mainstage Lounge
Gregory Porter
Crow’s Nest
Birdland Jazz Late Night with Gianni Valenti, featuring Freddy Cole & Trio
Ocean Bar
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 • Key West • Arrival: 8:00am Departure: 4:00pm
9:30am-11:30am
10:00am-11:00am
12:00pm-1:00pm
2:00pm-3:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:30pm-5:30pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:30pm-9:30pm
8:00pm-10:00pm
9:00pm-11:00pm
The Jazz Cruise Bridge Session #6 with Arnie
Todd Barkan’s Videos – “Old Blue Eyes in the Rain: Frank Sinatra”
Jazz Cruise U hosted by Dick Hyman
Tierney Sutton/Shelly Berg
All Stars #11 – Rodriguez, Greene, Smulyan, Farnham, Bergeron, LaBarbera
The Final Jam hosted by Marcus Miller
Dane Butcher’s Backstage Pass featuring Cyrille Aimée
Clayton Brothers Quintet
Houston Person Quartet
All Stars #12 – Peplowski, Gordon, Haris, Malone, Finck, Mackrel
Jeff Hamilton Trio
Byron Stripling Quartet – Tribute to Louis Armstrong (One Performance Only)
Anita’s Big Band featuring “…And One More For The Road…” – The Songs of
Frank Sinatra with John Pizzarelli
Regina Carter Trio
Explorer’s Lounge
Queen’s Lounge
Queen’s Lounge
Queen’s Lounge
Crow’s Nest
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
Crow’s Nest
Queen’s Lounge
Ocean Bar
Crow’s Nest
Queen’s Lounge
Mainstage Lounge
Ocean Bar
ALL STAR
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
9:30-11:30pm
Crows Nest (#1)
Randy Brecker
Bob Sheppard
Andre Hayward
Eric Reed
David Finck
Peter Erskine
MONDAY
HOSTED BY: Marcus Miller
6:30-8:30pm
Ocean Bar (#2)
Scott Wendholt
Dick Oatts
John Allred
Shelly Berg
Tom Kennedy
Peter Erskine
MONDAY
MONDAY
CONVERSATIONS
WITH THE STARS
OCEAN BAR
2:30-3:30pm
The Drummers
Peter Erskine
Dennis Mackrel
Jeff Hamilton
Bill Goodwin
Ulysses Owens, Jr.
WEDNESDAY
2:30-3:30pm
The Bassists
John Clayton
Buster Williams
Christian McBride
Tom Kennedy
David Finck
FRIDAY
2:30-3:30pm
The Reeds
Phil Woods
Benny Golson
Hubert Laws
Jeff Clayton
Gary Smulyan
7:00-9:00pm
Crow’s Nest (#3)
Ada Rovatti
Wycliffe Gordon
Russell Malone
David Finck
Dennis Mackrel
TUESDAY
4:30-6:30pm
Crow’s Nest (#4)
Claudio Roditi
Gary Smulyan
Dick Hyman
Russell Malone
Tom Kennedy
Ernie Adams
TUESDAY
9:00-11:00pm
Ocean Bar (#5)
John Fedchock
Shelly Berg
David Finck
Joe LaBarbera
TUESDAY
9:30-11:30pm
Crow’s Nest (#6)
Michael Rodriguez
Antonio Hart
Jimmy Greene
Eric Reed
Chuck Bergeron
Dennis Mackrel
WEDNESDAY
7:00-9:00pm
Crow’s Nest (#7)
Ken Peplowski
Ada Rovatti
Niki Haris
Eric Reed
Elias Bailey
Peter Erskine
THURSDAY
9:00-11:00pm
Ocean Bar (#8)
Claudio Roditi
Dick Oatts
Dick Hyman
Russell Malone
Tom Kennedy
Ernie Adams
THURSDAY
9:30-11:30pm
Queen’s Lounge (#9)
Scott Wendholt
Bob Sheppard
Andre Hayward
Allen Farnham
David Finck
Joe LaBarbera
FRIDAY
2:00-4:00pm
Queen’s Lounge (#10)
Randy Brecker
Ada Rovatti
Antonio Hart
Eric Reed
Russell Malone
Chuck Bergeron
Peter Erskine
SATURDAY
2:00-4:00pm
Crow’s Nest (#11)
Michael Rodriguez
Jimmy Greene
Gary Smulyan
Allen Farnham
Chuck Bergeron
Joe LaBarbera
SATURDAY
6:30-8:30pm
Ocean Bar (#12)
Ken Peplowski
Wycliffe Gordon
Niki Haris
Russell Malone
David Finck
Dennis Mackrel
MUSICIANS LIST
ALL STARS/BIG BAND
Ernie Adams, Drums
John Allred, Trombone
Shelly Berg, Piano
Chuck Bergeron, Bass
Randy Brecker, Trumpet
Peter Erskine, Drums
Allen Farnham, Piano
John Fedchock, Trombone
David Finck, Bass
Wycliffe Gordon, Trombone
Jimmy Greene, Saxophone
Niki Haris, Vocals
Antonio Hart, Saxophone
Andre Hayward, Trombone
Dick Hyman, Piano
Tony Kadleck, Trumpet
Tom Kennedy, Bass
Joe LaBarbera, Drums
Dennis Mackrel, Drums
Russell Malone, Guitar
Dick Oatts, Alto Sax
Ken Peplowski, Reeds
Eric Reed, Piano
Claudio Roditi, Trumpet
Michael Rodriguez, Trumpet
Bob Sheppard, Saxophone
Gary Smulyan, Baritone Sax
Scott Wendholt, Trumpet
Jennifer Wharton, Trombone
PERFORMING GROUPS
Cyrille Aimée
Cyrille Aimée, Vocals
Samuel Anning, Bass
Rajiv Jayaweera, Drums
Adrien Moignard, Guitar
Michael Valeanu, Guitar
Monty Alexander
Monty Alexander, Piano
Hassan Shakur, Bass
Karl Wright, Drums
Leon Duncan, Guitar
Robert Thomas, Jr., Percussion
Clayton Brothers Quintet
John Clayton, Bass
Jeff Clayton, Saxophone
Gerald Clayton, Piano
Obed Calvaire, Drums
Terrell Stafford, Trumpet
Regina Carter Trio
Regina Carter, Violin
Xavier Davis, Piano
Jesse Murphy, Bass
Alvester Garnett, Drums
Freddy Cole & Trio
Freddy Cole, Piano/Vocals
Elias Bailey, Bass
Quentin Baxter, Drums
Randell Napoleon, Guitar
Joey DeFrancesco Trio
Joey DeFrancesco, Organ
George Fludas, Drums
Dan Wilson, Guitar
Benny Golson Quartet
Benny Golson, Saxophone
Michael LeDonne, Piano
Charles Williams, Bass
Carl Allen, Drums
Jeff Hamilton Trio
Jeff Hamilton, Drums
Tamir Hendelman, Piano
Christoph Luty, Bass
Christian McBride Trio
Christian McBride, Bass
Sylvester Sands, Piano
Ulysses Owens, Jr., Drums
Marcus Miller
Marcus Miller, Bass
Brett Williams, Piano
Louis Cato, Drums
Alex Han, Saxophone
Etienne Charles, Trumpet
Adam Agati, Guitar
Houston Person Quartet
Houston Person, Saxophone
John DiMartino, Piano
Matthew Parrish, Bass
Alan White, Drums
ENTERTAINMENT CRUISE
PRODUCTIONS STAFF (Onboard)
HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS
(Information and Rebooking)
MICHAEL LAZAROFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DANE BUTCHER
CRUISE OPERATIONS
AND PROGRAMMING
JOEY FAIRCHILD
PRODUCTION MANAGER
ROBERT LAZAROFF
DIRECTOR
JAMEY POWELL
SALES DIRECTOR
PAULA GREGORY
DIRECTOR OF
TALENT TRAVEL
DayHours
Sunday
2:00pm –3:00pm
Monday
9:30am –11:30am
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Tuesday
3:00pm –5:30pm
Wednesday
3:00pm –5:30pm
Thursday
3:00pm –5:30pm
Friday
9:30am –11:30am
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Saturday
2:00pm –5:00pm
LISA LOWRY
SALES – CUSTOMER
RELATIONS
KATHLEEN MATHENY
SALES – CUSTOMER
RELATIONS
GINGER BIONDO
MARKETING –
GUEST RELATIONS
ANTON BOONZAIER
GUEST RELATIONS
SUPERVISOR
Gregory Porter
Gregory Porter, Vocals
Chip Crawford, Piano
Aaron James, Bass
Emmanuel Harrold, Drums
Yosuke Sato, Saxophone
John Pizzarelli Quartet
John Pizzarelli, Guitar/Vocals
Konrad Paszkudski, Piano
Martin Pizzarelli, Bass
Kevin Kanner, Drums
Arturo Sandoval Band
Arturo Sandoval, Trumpet
Kemuel Roig, Piano
Teymur Fil, Bass
Alexis Arce, Drums
Zane Musa, Saxophone
Armando Isla, Percussion
Byron Stripling Quartet
Byron Stripling, Trumpet/Vocals
Bobby Floyd, Piano
Lawrence Cook, Bass
Richard Thompson, Drums
Sutton – Laws – Koonse
Tierney Sutton, Piano/Vocals
Larry Koonse, Guitar
Hubert Laws, Flute
Phil Woods Quintet
Phil Woods, Saxophone
Bill Mays, Piano
Steve Gilmore, Bass
Bill Goodwin, Drums
Brian Lynch, Trumpet
Artists, time and venues subject to change. Consult your Daily Cruise
Program for the most complete information and additional programming.
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