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

Jeffrey Osborne

Jeffrey Osborne is a preeminent American singer-songwriter and lyricist who began his career in 1970 as the drummer and later the primary lead vocalist for the R&B/soul group L.T.D. He sang lead on L.T.D.'s three No. 1 songs, including "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again."
After launching his solo career in 1982, his self-titled debut featured the hit "On the Wings of Love." He had two more gold albums, Don't Stop and Emotional, which featured his highest-charting solo hit, "You Should Be Mine." In 1987, he had his highest-charting hit with Dionne Warwick, "Love Power." Osborne’s composition skills were recognized when he wrote the lyrics for Whitney Houston’s hit "All at Once." He has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame (2024).

Guest appearance on:

#89: Jeffrey Osborne with Marcus Miller