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| Lineup Announced for 2014 Jazz Cruise 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. write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Jazz News :: home page |