Smooth Jazz Cruise 26.3: Full Schedule

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11:45am PDT

The Ol' Soul Club #2 with Vocalist Larry Braggs

Thursday September 17, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

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 →

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 →

Thursday September 17, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

12:00pm PDT

Euge Groove

Thursday September 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

The Theatre, 4 & 5

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 →

Euge Groove

A graduate of the University of Miami’s School of Music, Steven EUGEne GROoVE was born in Hagerstown, Maryland and grew up in a musical home. His mother played piano and Euge began his own musical pursuits at the age of seven, beginning with the piano and adding the saxophone at... 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 →

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 →

Thursday September 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
The Theatre, 4 & 5

IN CONCERT

3:15pm PDT

Sax Explosion featuring Boney James, Richard Elliot, Candy Dulfer, Mindi Abair, Euge Groove, Marcus Anderson & Marqueal Jordan hosted by Eric Marienthal

Thursday September 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Artists

Boney James

In a solo career now spanning over 30 years and 18 albums, 12 of Boney James’ records have topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and two have reached Top Ten on the R&B Albums Chart. To date, Boney has racked up sales of more than three million records, four RIAA gold al... Read More →

Candy Dulfer

Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer has earned her place in music history — with her GRAMMY®-nominated debut album Saxuality (over 2.5 million copies worldwide copies sold), performances with the greatest names in music (including Prince, Van Morrison and Maceo Parker) and her worl... Read More →

Carnell Harrell

Chris Miskel

Darnell Taylor

David Dyson

Eric Marienthal

Music Director Eric Marienthal has won two GRAMMY® Awards and has been nominated eight times as a member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band, Jeff Lorber Fusion and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. Having performed in over 80 countries and played on hundreds of recordings, films and TV shows, Eric also has recorded... Read More →

Euge Groove

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 →

Marqueal Jordan

As a person who was born in Los Angeles, lived in East Kansas, and calls Chicago home, Marqueal Jordan’s influences are just as eclectic and diverse. Inspired by his father’s record collection and John Coltrane in particular, Marqueal began playing Tenor Saxophone at age 12. His intent was to follow in the footsteps of the Jazz legend, but exposure to all genres of music and paying... Read More →

Mindi Abair

During her remarkable two-decade recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two GRAMMY® nominations, recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse st... Read More →

Richard Elliot

Imagine how the juices will flow on the high seas for saxophonist Richard Elliot, who says he gets much of his creative inspiration from behind the wheel of his car in L.A. traffic. The Scottish-born musician has been on the music scene for more than three decades and released his... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

IN CONCERT

6:45pm PDT

DW3 playing "Our Favorite Songs for You"

Thursday September 17, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm 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

DW3

To borrow from a classic quote about the late, great James Brown, DW3 is today’s hardest-working band in soul business, working fans into a dance and romance frenzy with their R&B, old school funk, jazz and Latin-fired magic. Since 2003, brothers Eric and Billy Mondragon and Da... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

9:15pm PDT

The Red Band Rides Again!

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:15pm - 10:30pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Speakers

10:45pm PDT

Eric Marienthal's Final Jam

Thursday September 17, 2026 10:45pm - Friday September 18, 2026 12:00am PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Artists

Eric Marienthal

Thursday September 17, 2026 10:45pm - Friday September 18, 2026 12:00am PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

IN CONCERT

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