Smooth Jazz Cruise 26.3: Full Schedule

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9:45am PDT

Guitar Masterclass with Darnell "Showcase" Taylor

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Artists

Darnell Taylor

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

LEARN

11:45am PDT

The Ol' Soul Club #2 with Vocalist Larry Braggs

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

Sky Lounge, 11

Artists

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

1:30pm PDT

DW3 Share Their Thoughts on the Evolution of Pop Music with Watercolors host, Talaya

Thursday September 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

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 →

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 →

Thursday September 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

LEARN

6:45pm PDT

DW3 playing "Our Favorite Songs for You"

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

Sky Lounge, 11

Speakers

Talaya

Artists

DW3

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

Talaya

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 →

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 9:15pm - 10:30pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

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