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

Ravi Coltrane

GRAMMY® nominated saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Ravi Coltrane is a critically acclaimed artist who has maintained a fast-paced career spanning over twenty years.

The son of John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane, he was named after Ravi Shankar. He was a significant influence on his mother, whom he encouraged back to the studio to record the powerful 2004 album Translinear Light, which he also produced and played on.

Coltrane has released six albums as a leader, including his 2012 Blue Note release, Spirit Fiction. He is a co-leader of the Saxophone Summit with Joe Lovano and Dave Liebman. He has also recorded and performed with jazz legends including Elvin Jones, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Baron, McCoy Tyner, and Jack DeJohnette.

He is the founder of the prominent independent record label RKM and leads the effort to restore the John Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, Long Island.

Guest appearance on:

109: Ravi Coltrane with Marcus Miller