Jazz Cruises announces November event

Jazz Cruises is proud to announce today that, for the 9th consecutive year, they have assembled the most celebrated collection of straight-ahead jazz musicians from around the globe to set sail with a worldwide audience of jazz loving guests. Simply put, there is no festival, concert or event that offers so many internationally acclaimed straight-ahead jazz musicians in a single location for a day or a weekend, let alone for an entire week at sea. This cruise will be fueled by passion – passion about jazz, passion about life and passion about enjoying time at sea with a full ship of nearly 1,800 fellow straight-ahead jazz aficionados.

The Jazz Cruise has sold out each of the past eight years, and we know the 9th annual sailing of this fantastic cruise will be no exception. To make this dream cruise even more wonderful, we are inviting guests to spend the week in the luxury of a Superior Veranda Suite or Deluxe Veranda Stateroom. The Deluxe Veranda Suites are “sold-out” and though there is availability in the Inside and Outside Stateroom categories, the choices are limited. We know that jazz lovers do not want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so we are doing all we can to make the Superior Suites and Veranda Staterooms more affordable than ever before.

“Every year our goal is to produce experiences that lead to life-long memories and friendships for our guests and performers,” said Michael Lazaroff, Executive Director of Jazz Cruises. “We have worked for years to produce the most guest-friendly music experiences at sea. It starts with a fantastic lineup and this year’s lineup is our very best. Finally, we are always looking for that special treat…something new and exciting for our guests, many of whom have sailed with us for years. This year we have assembled the most amazing all star big band ever to honor our founder, and my mother, Anita Berry on The Jazz Cruise 2009.”

Unlike traditional concerts, these cruises allow guests a rare and unheard of opportunity. Performers do not walk on stage, perform a set and disappear; there is genuine involvement with the artists, from late-night jam sessions, dining together, casual conversation, autograph sessions, and of course, the performances. And there will be no shortage of jazz on this cruise with more than 85 musicians scheduled to perform for the ninth year, and a very special occasion.

Jazz Cruises would have never set sail without the vision, determination and energy of Anita Berry, the company’s founder. With more than 30 years in the travel industry, she has cultivated connections with the world’s foremost musicians and made thousands of friends while bringing jazz to the high seas. This year, Jazz Cruises has added more legendary musicians than ever before and, as Michael Lazaroff said, they have assembled the ultimate all star big band to celebrate her 80th birthday. Anita Berry’s Birthday Big Band will be comprised of the finest musicians in their fields and will led by Ken Peplowski, The Four Freshmen, Freddie Cole, Anne Hampton Callaway and the legendary Johnny Mandell.

The Jazz Cruise will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida aboard the Holland America m/s Westerdam, and will sail from November 8-15, 2009. Ports-of-call include Grand Turk, St. Thomas, St. Barths and the private island of Half Moon Cay. For more information on The Jazz Cruise, please visit us at www.thejazzcruise.com.

Additional upcoming jazz cruises:

The Smooth Jazz Cruise, hosted by Dave Koz and featuring Wayman Tisdale
January 17-24, 2010
This cruise is a definitive moment in smooth jazz with the artistic talents of: Jonathan Butler, Jeff Golub, Jake Shimabajuro, Dave Koz, Wayman Tisdale, Brian Simpson, Ledisi, Alonzo Bodden, Rick Braun, Stanley Jordan, Keiko Matsui and many more.

The Smooth Jazz Cruise leaves Fort Lauderdale, Florida aboard the Holland America m/s Westerdam and will visit ports-of-call in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Half Moon Cay.

For cruise reservations or more information on our cruises, please call 1-888-852-9987, or visit us at www.jazzcruisesllc.com.