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

Dan Brubeck

orn in Oakland, drummer Dan Brubeck is a master polyrhythmic stylist, mentored by Joe Morello and Alan Dawson.

He has been central to the Dave Brubeck Quartet and the various Brubeck family bands, including the Darius Brubeck Ensemble and the New Brubeck Quartet, performing and recording widely with siblings Chris and Darius.

A versatile musician, he has toured with acts from The Band to Gerry Mulligan and co-led the Brubeck LaVerne Trio. His drumming is recognized globally for its distinctive use of odd time signatures and complex rhythms. His Dan Brubeck Quartet released Celebrating the Music and Lyrics of Dave and Iola Brubeck in 2015.

Guest appearance on:

Dan & Chris Brubeck: The Maestro, Mio & "The Real Ambassadors"