
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 th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic InterviewsMusic Commentary | |||

Bria Skonberg has a confession: she's releasing two albums this year, one all-trumpet and one all-vocal, partly because she still hasn't figured out how to make the two coexist. "I'm always trying to find or write material that highlights them both i... more
No moderator required. John Pizzarelli and Jeff Hamilton have been friends since 1984, and it shows — in the stories they finish for each other, the ones they've clearly been waiting to tell, and the ones that arrive sideways in the middle of somethi... more
Recorded live on the Journey of Jazz cruise, this episode of Jazz Cruises Conversations features an in-depth discussion on the legendary Dizzy Gillespie. Host Lee Mergner is joined by trumpeter Sean Jones and tap artist Brinae Ali to explore Dizzy’s ... more
Lee Mergner hosted a Listening Party with Bria Skonberg who played tracks from her recent album, "What It Means," and then talked about the making of the recording. The album blends many different influences, but it has a decidedly New Orleans flavor... more
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A high-seas interview series that centers candid, long-form conversations with acclaimed jazz musicians, educators, and performers. Episodes frequently explore career trajectories, collaboration across generations, and the ecosystems that sustain jazz culture—from mentorship and education to DIY strategies that emerged during the live-stream era. The format blends personal storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes from touring and cruise-ship performances, and practical insights on leadership, ensemble dynamics, and creativity in constrained venues. Notable throughlines include nurturing younger artists, building collaborative communities, and sustaining artistic vitality in a touring, shipboard context. The show often features leaders and ... more
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Recent guests on Jazz Cruises Conversations include:
1. Emmet Cohen
2. Benny Benack III
3. Wycliffe Gordon
4. Niki Haris
5. John Clayton
6. Jeff Hamilton
7. Sullivan Fortner
8. Dee Dee Bridgewater
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