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.

Co-host

Marcus Miller

Marcus Miller is one of the most influential artists of our time: a two-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and UNESCO Artist For Peace. His bass sound is featured on hits by artists like Bill Withers and Herbie Hancock.

He had a long partnership with Luther Vandross and was the primary producer and composer for Miles Davis's final era, creating the GRAMMY®-winning album Tutu (1986).

Miller is a prolific film composer (Boomerang, Marshall) and his solo album M2 won a GRAMMY®. His later albums, like Afrodeezia and Laid Black, blend jazz with global and urban influences. He also hosts two weekly radio shows.