Emmet Cohen & Benny Benack III: The Future of Jazz, Community, and Inspiring Others
Pianist Emmet Cohen sits down with his longtime friend, trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III, for a conversation recorded during the recent Journey of Jazz cruise. This interview tracks Cohen's journ...
11 Nov 202553min
Sean Jones Interviews Wycliffe Gordon: JLCO, Teaching Jazz, and the Trombone's Sell
Show Notes: 107: Wycliffe Gordon with Sean Jones This episode of Jazz Cruises Conversations, recorded live on the recent Journey of Jazz cruise, features trumpeter and educator Sean Jones interviewing...
4 Nov 202554min
Lift Thine Eyes: Niki Haris on Cyndi Lauper, Family, and "Optimistic"
This episode features a moving and candid listening party session with vocalist Niki Haris, recorded live during the Journey of Jazz cruise. Host Lee Mergner sets the scene as Niki plays and discusses...
27 Okt 20251h 5min
Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: 40 Years of Big Band "Gravy" & Serving the Music
Show Notes: 105: John Clayton & Jeff Hamilton with Marcus Miller This episode of Jazz Cruises Conversations, recorded live on the Journey of Jazz '25 cruise, features an interview conducted by co-host...
21 Okt 202544min
Sullivan Fortner: Storytelling, Stride Piano, and Lessons from Ellis Marsalis
This episode captures a coffee talk session from the recent Journey of Jazz Cruise, where host Lee Mergner interviews the great pianist Sullivan Fortner ("Sully"). Since Fortner does not enjoy talking...
14 Okt 202549min
Dee Dee Bridgewater: Storytelling, Legacy, and Mentoring Women in Jazz
This week's episode, recorded during the Journey of Jazz Cruise on the West Coast, features Dee Dee Bridgewater in conversation with co-host Marcus Miller, sharing stories from her remarkable five-dec...
6 Okt 202543min
Marcus Miller & Alonzo Bodden: Bass Lines, Punchlines, and Bombing
A Revealing Give-and-Take Between Friends Recorded live during the inaugural Journey of Jazz cruise, this episode features a unique "double interview" between longtime friends and colleagues Alonzo Bo...
29 Sep 202553min
Christian McBride with Dan Wilson: From Church Pews to the Jazz Vanguard
A Masterclass in Church Roots and Jazz Virtuosity Recorded live during The Jazz Cruise, this episode features a soulful and humorous interview between eight-time Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBri...
2 Apr 20251h 5min
