No one is better suited to talk about both George Benson and David Sanborn than our very own Marcus Miller. Besides being among the most astute and knowledgeable musical minds, Marcus has collaborated with both of them extensively over the years – performing with and producing and writing tunes for … [Read More]
Marcus Miller on Cruising, Miles Davis, Wayman Tisdale, His Musical Upbringing & More
You've read a lot about Marcus Miller in the recent Jazz Appreciation Month editions of The Weekender. That's because there's a lot to say about Marcus. He stands among the most accomplished musicians of all time and he's at the heart of everything we do on our jazz cruise programs. The … [Read More]
Hanging with Brian Culbertson, at the Corner of Showmanship and Brilliant Artistry!
Brian Culbertson resides at the corner of showmanship and brilliant artistry. Rarely are those two skills evident in one performer and no one does it better than BC. Top that off with a burning desire to create amazing events and shows for guests and a willingness to engage his fans at all time and … [Read More]
Music Director Eric Marienthal Shares His Secrets to Planning 200 Hours of Music!
For the past few years, Eric Marienthal has been the Music Director of The Smooth Jazz Cruise and Blue Note at Sea cruise. Each cruise program involves planning 200 hours of music and shuffling performers between shows of their own to shows that feature them in cameo roles to group shows and … [Read More]
A SOLID Interview with Boney James
Boney James has been the co-host of The Smooth Jazz Cruise for 8 years. The first time was the West Coast edition of The Smooth Jazz Cruise '13, where he and Brian Culbertson shared co-hosting duties. Since that time, Boney has buddied up with Marcus Miller, a duo that has taken The Smooth Jazz … [Read More]
Talking To (and Sailing With) David Sanborn: An Honor And A Dream
In the world of music, particularly the part that we love, David Sanborn is an icon. His story and life in music is the stuff of movies. His accomplishments are legendary. But, most importantly, he is a guardian of all that is great in the world of music. David endured 8 years of … [Read More]