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

Eric Marienthal

GRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal is a distinguished alumnus of the Berklee College of Music.

He gained prominence in the Chick Corea Elektric Band, winning two GRAMMY® Awards. He also recorded two GRAMMY®-nominated albums with the Jeff Lorber Fusion. His latest solo album, Double Dealin' with Randy Brecker, was GRAMMY®-nominated.

Marienthal has performed with artists including Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Dave Grusin, and George Duke. He is the Music Director for all programs produced by Signature Cruise Experiences (formerly Jazz Cruises, LLC), and has raised over $2,000,000 for the High Hopes charity.

Guest appearance on:

Marcus Miller, Eric Marienthal & Michael Lazaroff on Blue Note at Sea