The jazz cruise presents Swing, Classic Jazz, Chicago Jazz, Traditional Jazz, and other jazz styles which emerged during the first half of the 20th century.

The cruise presents Swing, Classic Jazz, Chicago Jazz, Traditional Jazz, and other jazz styles which emerged during the first half of the 20th century

The cruise presents Swing, Classic Jazz, Chicago Jazz, Traditional Jazz, and other jazz styles which emerged during the first half of the 20th century

Casselberry, Florida, May 28, 2014 (McKenzieNewsService.com) – The 11th Annual JazzFest at Sea will be taking place onboard the MSC Divina departing Miami to the Eastern Caribbean on October 18, 2014 for 7 nights. The cruise presents Swing, Classic Jazz, Chicago Jazz, Traditional Jazz, and other jazz styles which emerged during the first half of the 20th century.

This year’s lineup features the Allan Vaché All-Star Jazz Sextet, the Harry Allen Quintet, and the Bria Skonberg Quintet. Special guests include Banu Gibson and Cynthia Sayer. A swinging jazz singer, Banu is one of the few vocalists of her generation to maintain exclusive loyalty to songs of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. One of the top 4-string banjoists in the world today, Cynthia Sayer is a founding member of Woody Allen’s jazz band. Cynthia’s solo career has taken her well beyond her New Orleans roots to become an acclaimed bandleader and guest artist.

MSC Divina

MSC Divina

JazzFest at Sea, one of the leading jazz cruises for 1920’s to 1940’s jazz, not only has amazing performances each evening of the cruise, but also afternoon sessions on days at sea. In addition to the group performances, individuals are mixed and matched to create jazz sets not able to be seen or heard anywhere else.

“We get the very best jazz musicians to participate and I’m proud to have had a part in creating the great music we have on this jazz cruise every year,” says the great clarinetist Allan Vaché.

Additionally, the cruise features the JazzFest Jammers program which is an opportunity for amateur musicians to bring their own instruments and jam with other guests and pros. This group is led by John Skillman, Mike Evans and Jim Gover who also provide instruction upon request.

Itinerary

October 18th: Depart Miami to the Eastern Caribbean
October 19th & 20th: At Sea
October 21st: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
October 22nd: San Juan, Puerto Rico
October 23rd: At Sea
October 24th: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
October 25th: Return Miami, Florida

Pricing starts at $925 per person for the cruise which includes exclusive access to the jazz performances.

Yacht Club Suite

Yacht Club Suite

Staterooms include Yacht Club Suites from $2449 (an exclusive private club with breathtaking views, private concierge reception, Top Sail lounge, swimming pool and other elegant amenities topped off with exclusive round-the-clock butler service), MSC Suites from $2049 (private entrance to the MSC Aurea Spa, unlimited thermal suite access and select complimentary services such as a Balinese massage and facial), Superior Balcony Staterooms from $1399, Standard Balcony Staterooms from $1299, Oceanview Staterooms from $1149, and Interior Staterooms from $1049.

Pricing is based on double occupancy, cruise only and includes all Port Charges and Government Taxes. Pricing for 3rd/4th person in cabin, air/ground transportation and insurance is available on request.

More information can be found at www.JazzFestatSea.com or by calling 1-800-654-8090.

CONTACT: Bret Bradford
Email: JazzFest@CruiseCafe.com

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