Kurt Elling: Straight Ahead

In video interviews from the Jazz Cruise 2012, the vocalist talks about his early musical development, his many upcoming projects and his experiences on the cruise

Jeff Hamilton: Recapturing the Red Sparkle

In video interviews from the Jazz Cruise 2012, the drummer talks about his early musical development, the latest project from his trio and his experiences on the cruise

Don Braden: Learning to Listen

In video interviews from the Jazz Cruise 2012, saxophonist talks about his early musical development, his involvement with the Litchfield Jazz Camp and the importance of listening

Michael Lazaroff: The Man behind the Curtain on the Jazz Cruise

In video interviews from the Jazz Cruise 2012, the executive director of Entertainment Cruise Productions talks about how the Jazz Cruise was created and how he approaches the programming and marketing of that cruise and the other music cruises they organize...

02/14/12 By Lee Mergner

Laurence Hobgood: The Spirit of Collaboration

In video interviews from the Jazz Cruise 2012, pianist talks about his early musical development, the importance of collaboration and his POEMJAZZ project with poet Robert Pinsky

01/29/12 By Lee Mergner

Esperanza Spalding: New Thing at Newport

Video interview with the bassist/singer/bandleader who talks about the legacy of Newport, as well as about jazz and music education

01/22/12 By Lee Mergner

Michel Camilo: The Rhythm is the Thing

Video interview with the pianist who talks about playing with his new trio, solo and with large ensembles.

12/25/11 By Lee Mergner

Trombone Shorty: All in the Family

Video interview with New Orleans trombonist, trumpeter and bandleader who talks about his mentors from New Orleans and about the sense of community among musicians.