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#1STRAIGHT- AHEAD JAZZ LINEUP IN THE WORLDPRESENTING THEFeaturing a record number of female players and vocalists, along with many of the most heralded jazz musicians in the world, The Jazz Cruise ’20 will be world class in every way.

Arturo SandovalMultiple Grammy® winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is a legend, having escaped from Cuba to rise to fame as one of the most talented musicians in the world.

Joey DeFrancescoJoey DeFrancesco is responsible for the resurgence and vitality of the jazz organ. He has dominated the instrument and the genre for an entire generation.

Kurt Elling2018’s #1 Male Jazz Vocalist in both the Critics and Readers Downbeat Poll, Grammy® winning vocalist Kurt Elling is at the top of The Jazz Cruise fan list as well.

Benny Green TrioThe magic of Benny Green at the piano has captivated The Jazz Cruise fans for years. The joy and dedication of his music is palpable.

René MarieVocalist René Marie has cemented her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer and teacher.

Clayton Brothers QuintetJohn and Jeff Clayton and their amazing quintet are fixtures on The Jazz Cruise, always bringing the very best in jazz. John leads the Big Band and Jeff is the leader of very special events.

Wycliffe GordonIf you are looking for Wycliffe Gordon, just peek at any list of top jazz trombonists and you will find him atop all others. He sings, tells stories and entertains everyone. We love him.

Jeff Hamilton TrioJeff Hamilton has been the backbone of The Jazz Cruise for years. His trio (Tamir Hendelman on piano) is the epitome of the drum-led jazz trio. Jeff will also pop up in several special shows.

John Pizzarelli QuartetJohn Pizzarelli is the perfect combination of true musical talent and the ability to entertain. His shows are amazing…and he always leaves you smiling.

Byron StriplingWhether he is singing or playing his trumpet, Byron Stripling holds the audience in the palm of his hand with the force of his talent and the depth of his soul. A cruise favorite.

Steve TyrellNow in his third season with us, Steve Tyrell delivers the Great American Songbook with style and grace while making you feel that you are in the most intimate saloon in the world.

Randy BreckerAnother of our multi-Grammy® winners, Randy has performed as an All Star, with his own bands and has taken a turn or two with our Big Band. He does it all on The Jazz Cruise.

Ken PeplowskiKen is one of the great clarinetists of the genre. He can lead a group, share the bandstand and has been the producer and raconteur of our Opening Show for years.

Niki HarisThough her wide-ranging career has taken her well beyond the jazz circuit, as the daughter of Grammy®-nominated jazz pianist Gene Harris, Niki‘s roots and heart are here.

Tom KennedyThough New York is home and the world is his bandstand now, St. Louis still lays claim to bassist Tom Kennedy as that was where we first heard him play. Our hometown hero forever.

Ernie AdamsThe drummer of The Jazz Cruise Rhythm Section is Chicago’s Ernie Adams. He performs more different roles on the ship than anyone, a testimony to his great skills and love of the music.

John FedchockNoted leader, arranger and composer John Fedchock has been the mainstay of the trombone section of The Jazz Cruise Big Band for nearly a decade.

Gary SmulyanClearly the first name in baritone saxophone, Gary Smulyan has been a major contributor to The Jazz Cruise for years as a member of The Jazz Cruise Big Band, Jam leader and more.

Shelly BergMultiple Grammy® nominated pianist, composer and arranger Shelly Berg is a cruise fan favorite and his work as its Musical Director has elevated the cruise to new heights.

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DIANNE REEVES (Dianne Reeves – Vocals, Peter Martin – Piano, Romero Lubambo – Guitar, Reginald Veal – Bass , Terreon Gully – Drums) Five time Grammy® Winner, Dianne Reeves is one of the most heralded jazz vocalists of this generation. This is the first time that she will be performing on the cruise with her band and she will be sailing with us. This is a hugetreat for all.

CHRISTIAN McBRIDE’S TIP CITY TRIO (Christian McBride – Bass, Emmet Cohen –

Piano, Dan Wilson – Guitar) Another multiple Grammy® winner, Christian McBride is one of the true

jazz forces in the world today. He excels in all jazz configurations

and has chosen TJC favorite, Emmet Cohen, to join him.

< ARTEMIS (Renee Rosnes – Piano/Music Director, Ingrid Jensen – Trumpet, Melissa Aldana – Tenor Saxophone, Anat Cohen – Clarinet, Noriko Ueda – Bass, Allison Miller – Drums) Hailing from the US, Canada, Chile, Israel and Japan, this extraordinary all-star ensemble is comprised of six of the finest performers in jazz today, gender irrelevant.

BRUBECK BROTHERS QUINTET The Jazz Cruise ’20 will be celebrating the Centennial Birthday of Dave Brubeck (inset). Who better to share that celebration with than his amazing sons, Chris and Dan.

CATHERINE RUSSELL > First time cruiser, vocalist Catherine Russell is part of music royalty. Her father was the long time collaborator and musical director for Louis Armstrong. She is a wonderful talent.

The Jazz Cruise ’20 is proud to present several talents either appearing for the first time on the cruise or doing so in special arrangements.

The Jazz Cruise ’20 is excited to welcome back some of our most beloved performers returning to the cruise after a brief hiatus.

Then, there are the musicians who comprise the backbone of the cruise, year after year. We offer a very special “thank you” to them.

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THE LINEUP DIANNE REEVES • CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE • ARTURO SANDOVAL • KURT ELLING

SHELLY BERG Music Director • JOHN CLAYTON Big Band Director

ARTEMIS, featuring: RENEE ROSNES, ANAT COHEN, MELISSA ALDANA, ALLISON MILLER, NORIKO UEDA, INGRID JENSEN

Celebrating the Centennial Birthday of Dave Brubeck: BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET

CHARLES MCPHERSON • STEVE TYRELL • JOEY DEFRANCESCO • BYRON STRIPLING • JOHN PIZZARELLIJEFF HAMILTON • LEWIS NASH • JEFF CLAYTON • RANDY BRECKER • WYCLIFFE GORDON • HOUSTON PERSON • KEN PEPLOWSKI

BENNY GREEN • CATHERINE RUSSELL • JAMES MORRISON • RENÉ MARIE • VERONICA SWIFT • NIKI HARIS • EMMET COHENGERALD CLAYTON • ALLEN FARNHAM • PETER MARTIN • NICKI PARROTT • BRIAN LYNCH • TAMIR HENDELMAN • TERELL STAFFORD

GARY SMULYAN • JOHN FEDCHOCK • JENNIFER WHARTON • DAVID FINCK • TOM KENNEDY • ERNIE ADAMS • JOHN ALLRED BIJON WATSON • SEAN JONES • DICK OATTS • JIMMY GREENE • RICKEY WOODARD • ANTONIO HART • SULLIVAN FORTNER ROMERO LUBAMBO • MATT WILSON • JEB PATTON • DAVID WONG • JOHNATHAN BLAKE • CHUCK LAMB • MIKE DeMICCO

REGINALD VEAL • KONRAD PASZKUDZKI • MIKE KARN • MICHAEL TUCKER • MAXWELL HAYMER • JOHN BELZAGUY • JOHNNY FRIDAYRICARDO PASILLAS • JOHN CHIN • ELIAS BAILEY • QUENTIN BAXTER • MARK SHANE • TAL RONEN • MARK MCLEAN • TERREON GULLY

ALONZO BODDEN Comic • DICK GOLDEN Lecturer • EULIS CATHEY Event Host

More than 100 jazz musicians will be performing