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

Bria Skonberg

Acclaimed by The Wall Street Journal as “one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” and hailed as “the shining hope of hot jazz” by The New York Times, Bria Skonberg is a leading authority and educator driving the revival of classic American music.

Hailing from British Columbia, Skonberg honed her skills while balancing extensive global touring, performing in China, Japan, and Europe before establishing her base in New York City in 2010.

A respected bandleader since her teens, she has commanded stages at major international events including the Newport, Monterey, and New Orleans Jazz Festivals.

Skonberg solidified her stature with her 2016 Sony Masterworks debut LP, which earned a Canadian JUNO Award and landed in the Top 5 on Billboard's jazz charts. Her compositions and performances demonstrate her mastery of the genre, achieving over 10 million streams on Spotify.

Guest appearance on:

Bria Skonberg's Reset: From Pandemic to NYC Hot Jazz Camp Director