Signature Cruise Experiences

By now, many of you may have heard the heartbreaking news. Peabo Bryson passed away and the loss is felt deeply throughout the music community and across our entire SCE family. 

Peabo sailed with us many times over the years. His performances are among the most beloved in our history. Rooms full of people who knew every wo...

Sonny Rollins died on Memorial Day. His legendary accomplishments and place in the history of jazz are shared by Lee Mergner in an article below.
 
Normally, we burst directly into June after Memorial Day, but this year we’ve had almost an entire week of May to enjoy before turning the calendar over. The traditional four-day w...

April is Jazz Appreciation Month. The official start of summer is June 21, 2026, the summer solstice. But, for my money, summer jazz season starts on Memorial Day Weekend. From now through Labor Day, every weekend provides jazz events and festivals.

Memorial Day was never meant to be a joyous day. It is a Federal Holiday calling for us to mourn the loss of military ...

A night of great music costs more than ever before. Whether you drive, fly or take another form of transportation, the cost of “getting there” continues to rise. Once you arrive, food, drinks, lodging and entertainment all add to the expense. These days, having a good...

I’m home from a few days in New York City. I know that New Orleans is the epicenter of jazz, but when I am in NYC, I feel the jazz vibe more than anywhere else. Most of the trip related to the business of Signature Cruise Experiences, but there were several jazz connections along the way.

Upon arriving, Paula and I went directly to Woodlawn Cemetery Co...