The Jazz Cruise 2014 (Dedicated to “Straight Ahead” Jazz) | Departs Jan. 26th til Feb. 2nd, 2014
Arturo Sandoval
Entertainment Cruise
Productions, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri is proud to announce the lineup
for The Jazz Cruise 2014. The first and only full ship charter in the
world dedicated to “straight ahead” jazz, The Jazz Cruise will celebrate
its 13th consecutive year of operations with the launch of its 2014
voyage, making it one of the longest running full ship charter music
cruises ever produced. What started as a full ship charter for 1245
passengers featuring 55 musicians in 2001 has grown to a 2100 passenger
ship with over 100 musicians, including its very own big band named
after cruise founder Anita E. Berry. The Jazz Cruise 2014 will depart
from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on January 26th, traveling to Turks &
Caicos, San Juan, St. Maarten and Half Moon Cay before returning to
Florida on February 2nd.
Stars of the jazz world sailing
on The Jazz Cruise for the first time include Manhattan Transfer,
Poncho Sanchez, Cedar Walton, Dick Hyman and Gregory Porter. Among the
many jazz stars returning to perform onboard include Randy Brecker, Ann
Hampton Callaway, Bill Charlap, Clayton Brothers, Freddy Cole, Kurt
Elling, Nnenna Freelon, Wycliffe Gordon, Tommy Igoe, Lewis Nash, Houston
Person, John Pizzarelli and the world famous Arturo Sandoval. The
cruise is expertly managed by Music Director Shelly Berg, Big Band
Director John Fedchock and Show Host Ken Peplowski. There is simply more
music, more fun and more great camaraderie on this cruise than at or on
any other jazz program or festival during the year.
In
addition to the wall to wall music performances, guests will be able to
participate in various panel discussions among the musicians and will be
treated to listening to them describe the important aspects of their
careers, the current trends in music and why they love jazz.
“Our newest edition of The Jazz Cruise reaches new heights, ” says
Michael Lazaroff, Executive Director, Entertainment Cruise Productions,
LLC. “The talent and artistry that will be onboard in 2014 is incredible
and this voyage will be the vacation of a lifetime for jazz lovers from
around the world.
Guests will travel aboard the
luxurious Holland America MS Eurodam, enjoying world class dining,
exclusive onboard activities and concerts throughout the trip. Cabin
rates start at just $1725 per person and can be booked now at
www.TheJazzCruise.com/2014 or by calling (888) 852-9987.