Botti at Sea

06/21/2024

Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento have just released a single from their upcoming album. The song "Um Vento Passou" features Paul Simon.

Watch The Story Behind “Um Vento Passou (para Paul Simon)”. Milton Nascimento and esperanza spalding's album 'Milton + esperanza', is out August 9th.Pre-save...

06/19/2024

Samara Joy will be appearing at The Town Hall in NYC on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21. We'll never forget her appearance on Botti at Sea earlier this year.

On June 21st, Grammy-winning artist Samara Joy will make her Town Hall debut. Firmly in the musical lineage of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Whitney Houston, who all made major debuts at the Hall, Ms. Joy is a singular artist whose voice has captured the attention of audiences across the world.

06/13/2024

Big news today about Botti at Sea II. The magnicent Diana Krall has been added to the lineup of outstanding performers.

The Gold Standard for music cruises since 2004.

06/10/2024

Here's a little musical postcard from Chris Botti, from a recent stop in Princeton, NJ.

06/06/2024

Corinne Bailey Rae's US tour kicks off in Detroit next week on June 12.

So excited to kick off our US dates in Detroit, MI on June 12th 💜

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06/06/2024

Tonight Kool & the Gang kick it off in Niagara Falls!

See you in a few days, Niagara Falls!

06/05/2024

If you missed the Botti 250 webinar yesterday, featuring a drop in by Chris Botti himself, you can now listen to it on demand! https://loom.ly/qWpmS4c

06/01/2024

Join our FREE "Botti 250" webinar this Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 3 pm ET to meet legendary trumpeter Chris Botti and learn more about Botti at Sea II - A 7-day music-filled Caribbean cruise sailing from February 4 to February 11, 2025. During this exclusive event, Chris will reveal thrilling updates about the lineup (including David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Kamasi Washington, Esperanza Spalding, Corrine Bailey Rae, Kool & The Gang) special programming, and more! Despite his love for fast cars and racing, "Botti 250" doesn't refer to an automobile race; it represents the days between the webinar and the sailing date of Botti at Sea II. Secure your spot today at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8142334842645780060. David Foster Katharine McPhee Kamasi Washington Esperanza Spalding Corinne Bailey Rae Kool & the Gang

05/31/2024

My dear friends and I will be on the lovely and supremely talented Chris Botti’s cruise next year. We hope you’ll come join us! 🌊🎶

Botti at Sea 2025 coming 2/4 - 2/11 with performances by Chris Botti, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Kamasi Washington, Esperanza Spalding, Kool & the Gang and me.

🎟️ http://www.bottiatsea.com

05/29/2024

Kool & the Gang is bringing the funk to Tuscaloosa this weekend.

Up next! Funkaloosa in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! See you on Saturday, June 1st!

05/28/2024

Our friends TAKE 6 will be taking the stage with the prestigious Boston Pops next week for a performance at Symphony Hall.

Saturday, June 28th Take 6 joins The Boston Pops for Gospel Night at Symphony Hall in Boston!

Get tickets here: https://secure.bso.org/syos/performance/25943

05/24/2024

Chris Botti shares a little musical postcard from Dubai.

05/23/2024

A little preview of Antonio Sánchez's upcoming show at Porgy & Bess Jazz & Musicclub in Vienna, Austria.

05/23/2024

Gregory Porter is making the rounds with special performances. Don't miss him.

Who am I seeing this week?
May 23rd Raleigh, NC - The North Carolina Museum of Art North Carolina Museum of Art
May 24th Hammond, IN - The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Horseshoe Hammond
May 25th Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Jazz Festival Jazz Festival

https://www.gregoryporter.com/tour/

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05/19/2024

Got to congratulate Kool & the Gang for their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We're excited to have them perform during Botti at Sea II in 2025.

05/11/2024

Some photos from Chris Botti's performance in Poland.

05/10/2024

NPR's piece on Kamasi Washington's new album.

Jazz bandleader Kamasi Washington has released Fearless Movement, a new album inspired by dance.

05/06/2024

Enjoy this rendition of "Someday My Prince Will Come" from a recent show by Chris Botti.

05/03/2024

Kamasi Washington talks with Zane Lowe for Apple Music.

05/02/2024

esperanza spalding shares her thoughts about sailing on Botti at Sea in 2025.

05/02/2024

Kamasi Washington performs at the legendary Apollo Theater in NYC tonight.

Tomorrow night at the Apollo Theater! Excited to see you all there! RSVP: form.jotform.com/241165452600144

05/01/2024

TAKE 6 makes their debut at Birdland Jazz Club in NYC this week. It was great to have them aboard the inaugural sailing of Botti at Sea.

Birdland Debut TONIGHT!

Learn more: https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/take-6-2/

05/01/2024

We're excited about a new program from the Jazz Cruises family: Journey of Jazz cruise, sailing from Vancouver, BC to LA, with stops in Victoria and San Francisco during September 12-19, 2025. We'll let hosts Marcus Miller and Gregory Porter tell you about the incredible lineup and experience. Learn more here: https://journeyofjazz.com/

04/30/2024

BMI honors David Foster at its 74th Annual BMI/NAB Dinner this week. Past recipients of the BMI honor include Paul Anka, John Fogerty, Graham Nash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Mike Post, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Carrie Underwood and John Williams, among others

04/29/2024

Esperanza Spalding will be on tour starting on May 26. Catch her in your town.

I’m so EXCITED to announce: TOUR TOUR TOUR TOUR TOUR!!

it’s been a MINUTE since I did a whole real one of these…
its exciiiting!

tell your friends and even not-so-friends and shomon out and we’ll see you out at one of these theres!

along with these beloved musician and dance-being kin:

04/27/2024

In this week's edition of The Weekender, the newsletter from Jazz Cruises, Michael Lazaroff in his Our Take essay cleverly ties the new (old) trend of betting in sports to the current state of jazz clubs. Subscribe to this free newsletter today. https://sail.jazzcruisesllc.com/q/11pbYvXFGKhUivJrx1EhR0X/wv

04/25/2024

Look out for our comedian-in-residence Alonzo Bodden on the NPR show Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Wait. It’s a Wait Wait weekend for me Taping the radio show Thursday Wait Wait Live comedy shows in Syracuse Baltimore and Hershey PA Friday Saturday and Sunday

04/22/2024

Congratulations to Kool & the Gang who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.