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

Nubya Garcia

Nubya Garcia is a highly acclaimed British jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, known for her urban contemporary style. Born in London in 1991, she began on violin and viola before switching to saxophone at age 10, receiving foundational training from Nikki Yeoh, Tomorrow's Warriors, and the Royal Academy of Music. She graduated with honors from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2016.

Garcia released her debut EP, Nubya's 5ive, in 2017. Her debut studio album, Source (2020), was shortlisted for the 2021 Mercury Prize, solidifying her status as a leading authority in the modern jazz scene. She is also a member of the collectives Nérija and Maisha, has a residency on NTS Radio, and debuted her band at the 2021 BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall. Her third album, Odyssey, was released in 2024.

Guest appearance on:

Horn Talk From Blue Note at Sea