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

Vincente Archer

Vicente Archer is an American jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader known for his versatility and prolific career. Hailing from Woodstock, NY, his work spans folk, jazz, and hip-hop. Although he initially studied business and played guitar, he quickly mastered the double bass after picking it up in college.

Within eight months, he was recruited by alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, making his first recording appearance on the album Free to Be. Archer has since become one of the most sought-after bassists of his generation, appearing on over 150 records, including five GRAMMY®-nominated and two GRAMMY®-winning recordings.

He has performed with a vast list of luminaries, including Pat Metheny, Norah Jones, Common, Jill Scott, Freddie Hubbard, and Wynton Marsalis. Archer currently tours with GRAMMY®-winning artists John Scofield, Nicholas Payton, and Robert Glasper, firmly cementing his authority in contemporary music.

Guest appearance on:

Bass Talk with Marcus Miller