Experiences of Discovery Jazz Cruise

In December 2010 almost two dozen jazz musicians will appear on Crystal Cruises' Experiences of Discovery Jazz Cruise. The trip features live performances; quartets and full seven-piece bands on a 10-day Caribbean roundtrip from Miami on Crystal Serenity. The cruise stops at St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Barts, St. Maarten and Turks & Caicos. The Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band will headline, with a variety of solo artists on the ship playing the sounds of jazz in the styles of the '30s, '40s, and '50s.

Six jazz pianists, nine brass musicians, and eight artists on drums and strings will be accompanied by four jazz vocalists. Also on board will be jazz historian, professor, author and Grammy Award-nominated producer Dr. Robert G. O'Meally. Among the featured performers are saxophonist Harry Allen who has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and James Taylor, acclaimed vocalist and award-winning bass player Nicki Parrott and jazz pianist Rossano Sportiello.

"For avid jazz enthusiasts and casual listeners eager to enjoy fantastic performances, the number of high-caliber artists set for this cruise will dazzle guests and enrich the immersive musical experience," says Bret Bullock, vice president, entertainment. "Crystal Serenity's various performance venues make this an exceptionally rich opportunity for jazz fans."

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