Jazz Cruises Conversations
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<p><b>Jazz Cruises Conversations</b> 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.<br><br></p><p>Guided by veteran host <b>Lee Mergner</b> (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 <b>The Jazz Cruise, Blue Note at Sea, Botti at Sea,</b> and <b>The Smooth Jazz Cruise</b>. 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.<br><br>---<br><br>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.</p><p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
November 25, 2025
#110: Ella Fitzgerald & Oscar Peterson w/Cecile McLorin Salvant, Sullivan Fortner & Kelly Peterson
This episode, from a Jazz on Film session on the Journey of Jazz cruise, features an engaging discussion about the legacies of Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson with guests Cecile McLorin Salvant, Sullivan Fortner and Kelly Peterson, Oscar’s widow. --- Episode 110 of Jazz Cruises Conversations, is drawn from a "Jazz on Film" session on the Journey of Jazz Cruise. This session focuses on the lives, careers, and close relationship of Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson. The episode featur...
November 18, 2025
#109: Ravi Coltrane with Marcus Miller
This episode, from the Journey of Jazz cruise, features an interview by co-host Marcus Miller of Ravi Coltrane, who talked about his evolution as a jazz saxophonist and about his relationship with both his mother, Alice Coltrane, who raised him, and his father, John Coltrane, whose outsized legacy he had to deal with. Send us a text
November 11, 2025
#108: Emmet Cohen with Benny Benack III
This episode from the recent Journey of Jazz cruise features an interview of pianist Emmet Cohen by his longtime friend Benny Benack III. Emmet shared the story of his journey from being a student at the University of Miami to being a regular, then host, on The Jazz Cruise. He also talked about his Masters Legacy series of recordings with his elders. And, of course, he explained the creation and evolution of his popular Emmet's Place online concert series. Send us a text
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- What is Jazz Cruises Conversations?
<p><b>Jazz Cruises Conversations</b> 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.<br><br></p><p>Guided by veteran host <b>Lee Mergner</b> (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 <b>The Jazz Cruise, Blue Note at Sea, Botti at Sea,</b> and <b>The Smooth Jazz Cruise</b>. 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.<br><br>---<br><br>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.</p><p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
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