Jazz Cruises Conversations

Jazz Cruises Conversations invites you to escape to the high seas for the most intimate and candid conversations in music. Go beyond the stage for full-length interviews with the biggest names in jazz and smooth jazz, recorded live on the world's premier floating music festivals.

Guided by veteran host Lee Mergner (and other musicians, comedians, and on-board talent), hear legends open up about their careers, creative process, and lives on the road, all recorded exclusively on sailings of The Jazz Cruise, Blue Note at Sea, Botti at Sea, and The Smooth Jazz Cruise. Mergner and his crew’s knowledgeable perspectives ensure these aren't just chats—they are engaging, entertaining, and truly informative deep dives into the music.

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Signature Cruise Experiences is the Gold Standard for Charter Theme Cruises since 2001. In that time, we have produced over 100 full ship theme charters, most of which featured a significant music theme and top performers.

Our goal has been to present the very best musicians possible and do so with authenticity and professionalism. Our music venues are the best at sea and our sound production is Performing Art Center quality. Nothing but the best for our talent which translates to the very best for our guests.

Guest

Brett Williams

Brett Williams is a commanding figure in contemporary music, a multi-instrumentalist who began playing piano at age four and performing professionally by age nine.

His authority is cemented by a six-year tenure touring with multi-Grammy-winner Marcus Miller, where Williams is featured as a writer and performer on the Grammy-nominated album Laid Black.

Williams is a highly sought-after collaborator whose extensive credits span genre and global stages, including the Montreux and Newport Jazz Festivals. He has shared the stage with an elite roster of artists, including Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Mumford and Sons, Robert Glasper, and David Sanborn.

Known for his dynamic sound blending funk, gospel, and jazz, Williams is establishing a solo career, recently releasing his debut EP S3asons. He is an essential voice shaping the future of contemporary improvisation.

Guest appearance on:

Pianists Roundtable with Mark Ruffin