Smooth Jazz Cruise 26.3: Full Schedule

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9:30am PDT

The San Francisco Restaurant Scene with Michael Bauer

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Speakers

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Artists

Michael Bauer has written about food for nearly four decades at the Kansas City Star, Dallas Times Herald, and for more than 30 years for the San Francisco Chronicle where as Executive Food and Wine Editor, he led the food and wine team to four James Beard Awards for outstanding... Read More →

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

LEARN

12:30pm PDT

Brian Culbertson Talks About "Creating a Great Show" with Watercolors host, Talaya

Sunday September 13, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Speakers

Talaya

Musicians, guests and our staff all agree: The Smooth Jazz Cruise Event Host must be Talaya. For more than four decades, Talaya has shared her love of music on the radio and can currently be heard on SiriusXM Watercolors. With various achievements and awards, Talaya’s love of jazz has been a driving force in her career. Her greatest moments have included interviewing... Read More →

Artists

Brian Culbertson

Over the course of crafting a 27-album catalog and architecting nearly 40 Billboard number one singles as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Brian Culbertson has charted his own unique course in music. Brian composed 30 songs that populate the three albums in The T... Read More →

Talaya

Sunday September 13, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

LEARN

1:45pm PDT

"It Takes Two" The Ms. Monet & Larry Braggs Duet Show

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Speakers

Gene Dobbs Bradford

Artists

Collin Clauson

Collin Clauson started playing piano at an early age and later learned how to play the clarinet, saxophone and guitar. Collin is an in-demand piano player who regularly works both in the Chicago area and all over the country. Collin has previously performed on The Smooth Jazz Cru... Read More →

Gerey Johnson

Currently the touring guitarist with smooth jazz elites Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Boney James and Euge Groove, and performing as a solo artist, Gerey Johnson has been on the contemporary jazz scene for years as a musician, songwriter, producer and record company executive. Alon... Read More →

Lamar Jones

Lamar Jones was born to be a musician. A native of Chicago and coming from a musical family, he is a versatile bassist who has performed with a variety of musical groups during his 25 year career. Being a well-rounded musician, Lamar has played various genres spanning from smooth jazz, rock, gos... Read More →

Larry Braggs

Larry Braggs is passionate, powerful and very spiritual. These are also the amazing attributes of his voice. Cut from the same cloth as some of the world’s greatest vocalists, Larry has one of the most notable voices in the music industry. With a vocal range over three octaves and a command of the s... Read More →

Ms. Monet

Ms. Monét is a singer-songwriter, arranger and actor from the Bay Area of California. She has a five-octave vocal range and performs in many genres, including R&B, rock, jazz, gospel and classical. Ms. Monét has toured the world for over 30 years and has performed as a background vocalist... Read More →

Omari Williams

Omari Williams began playing the drums at a young age, like many musicians, in the church, then the jazz band, marching band and was performing professionally by age 17.Boney James is his main gig, but Omari has also played with Ruben Studdard, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler and and the finest musicians... Read More →

Sunday September 13, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

6:45pm PDT

Marcus Anderson

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Artists

Carnell Harrell

Carnell Harrell is a keyboard player from the Los Angeles area who has been playing professionally for over 20 years for agencies, private events, independent and major artists. Carnell plays a variety of styles including Gospel, R&B, neo soul, hip hop, jazz, soul, alternative rock, easy listeni... Read More →

Chris Miskel

Chris Miskel is a Chicago drummer who carries on the Chicago reputation of producing some of the most talented musicians to date. By playing with many musicians, Chris has acquired the ability to play the drums in multiple styles and genres of music. He believes that adapting to the various musi... Read More →

Darnell Taylor

David Dyson

Born in South Dakota and raised in Washington D.C., David Dyson began playing baritone in school, but, after hearing recordings of Larry Graham and Louis Johnson, the desire to switch to the bass was overwhelming.In 1989, David worked with Maurice Starr (New Kids On The Block) as musical director, taking their live shows to an unprecedented pinnacle... Read More →

Marcus Anderson

Saxophonist Marcus Anderson, a two-time GRAMMY® and Stellar Award nominee, has 16 studio albums and five Billboard Number #1s. Fusing jazz with R&B, pop, and soul, he's charted top spots on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz and SiriusXM's Watercolors. He's collaborated/toured with Prince, Stevie Wonder and CeeLo Green, among others. Known for high-energy shows, Anderson has performed for notable figures at the White House and has been a staple at major festivals for years. He's ventured into the coffee business serving his brand... Read More →

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

9:15pm PDT

The Ol' Soul Club with Vocalist Larry Braggs

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:15pm - 10:30pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Speakers

Gene Dobbs Bradford

Artists

Carnell Harrell

Chris Miskel

Darnell Taylor

David Dyson

Larry Braggs

Sunday September 13, 2026 9:15pm - 10:30pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

11:15pm PDT

Keyboardist Extraordinaire Arlington Jones & The Brethren

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:15pm - Monday September 14, 2026 12:30am PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Speakers

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Artists

Arlington Jones

Arlington Jones began his piano studies in classical music but added jazz while in college. He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree from Southwest Texas State University in music, composition, arranging, performance, theory and jazz studies... Read More →

Jay Williams

After starting to play the drums at the tender age of 3 alongside his dad, it wasn't long before Jay Williams took interest in exploring other styles of music and his interest grew to appreciate styles like jazz, rock, R&B, Latin and country. Jay's passion, hard work and dedication, along with his experience, eventually led to him professionally working with numerous mainstream artists. His... Read More →

Nate Phillips

Nate Phillips has been a member of The Smooth Jazz Cruise for nearly two decades, one of the longest reigns of almost anyone. Nate’s musical history includes sessions and tours with many artists who perform on our cruises, concreting his supporting role within The Smooth Jazz C... Read More →

Sunday September 13, 2026 11:15pm - Monday September 14, 2026 12:30am PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

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