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		<title>Our Take: A (Jazzy) Easter Basket For You</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>No matter what your religious beliefs may be, sometime in your life you either gave or received an Easter Basket. Though inextricably tied to Easter, over the years Easter baskets have become a universal gift to children during Spring, with the eggs representing new life. The colors of the baskets reflect the hues of Spring [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>No matter what your religious beliefs may be, sometime in your life you either gave or received an Easter Basket. Though inextricably tied to Easter, over the years Easter baskets have become a universal gift to children during Spring, with the eggs representing new life. The colors of the baskets reflect the hues of Spring and ushers in an entire set of traditions and fun. Not sure how the Easter egg hunt began or what it adds to the meaning of the event. Perhaps it is intended to hasten the need for a child to nap, thereby creating a holiday for parents.</p>



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<p>As a kid, I can recall receiving a basket that was filled with marshmallows encased in colorful candy coatings. I would eat them until I was sick. As I grew older, the number of those eggs needed to do the trick became fewer and fewer. Perhaps there was a cumulative effect to this special candy. I believe that the candies were Brach’s Easter Eggs. Last year, as my wife was preparing baskets for our grandchildren, I told her to add some Brach’s Easter Eggs to the bounty. The next day, she told me that she went to four different places and there were no such eggs to be found.</p>
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<p>Though I should never have doubted her, as she is the most able finder of almost everything, I went online to see how to secure the eggs for the kids. To my surprise, I found that Brach’s had discontinued this treat in 2023. No reason was given, but the article surmised that the cost of the eggs outweighed the profits. I am hip to the “nothing lasts forever” aspect of life, but would it hurt anybody to continue to make marshmallow eggs wrapped in candy? Yes, there some impostors out there, but I miss the real thing.<br><br>Back a few years ago, Signature Cruise Experiences, for various reasons, either sold or discontinued certain cruise programs. Guests still talk about the <em>North Sea Jazz Cruise</em>, <em>Playboy Jazz Cruise</em> and <em>Blue Note at Sea Cruise</em>. Those programs have given way to <em>Journey of Jazz</em>, <em>Christian McBride’s World at Sea</em> and <em>Botti at Sea</em>. In addition to those sailings, just as Sara Lee will always make pound cake, we will continue to share our secret recipe for <em>The Jazz Cruise </em>and the sailings of <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise </em>for as long as there are guests ready to sail.<br><br>So, on this Easter Weekend, we are presenting you with the Signature Cruise Experiences’ Jazz Easter Basket, filled with candy eggs, not filled with marshmallows, but with a special holiday offering to start your Spring celebrations.</p>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><em>Journey of Jazz &#8217;25</em></h4>



<p>Sailing in just under five months, <em>Journey of Jazz ’25 </em>is over 90% reserved. And why not? <strong>Marcus Miller </strong>and <strong>Gregory Porter </strong>(<a href="https://sail.scecruises.com/c/13RaM8GV5kzyh9VbHV8h8vOG0">see video</a>) are the hosts, the lineup is amazing, the West Coast itinerary is exciting and the on land excursions are once-in-a-lifetime events. Some Concierge and Veranda Staterooms remain available and there are Special Prices for the remaining Staterooms. The Promo Code for this offer is <strong>PORTER</strong>.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><em>Christian McBride&#8217;s World at Sea</em></h4>



<p>Multi-GRAMMY® Winner <strong>Christian McBride </strong>has gathered most of his ensembles and some amazing vocalists to join him for a cruise into his “World.”   <br><br><strong><u>Learn More</u></strong>. Want to learn more about <em>Christian McBride’s World at Sea </em>cruise? <a href="https://sail.scecruises.com/c/13RaMvb2FzY3gYxcMN4QVGXM9">Sign up now</a> to join the first ever &#8220;Cruise&#8221; Lowdown <strong>Livestream with Christian McBride </strong>on <strong>Tuesday, April 29 at 3 PM ET </strong>for information about the cruise straight from the host!</p>



<p><strong>Special Prices</strong>. From now through April 30, 2025, We are offering a Jazz Appreciation Month (Super Special) for those staterooms. Use Promo Code <strong>JAM </strong>when you register online.</p>



<figure class="table-responsive"><table class="table " class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em><strong>Christian McBride&#8217;s World at Sea</strong></em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Current Cruise Price</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JAM </span>Cruise Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Ocean View Staterooms</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$3,325</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$2,500</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Inside Staterooms</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$2,975</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$2,000</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Inside Single Staterooms</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$4,425</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$3,850</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><em>The Jazz Cruise &#8217;26</em></h4>



<p>The Granddaddy of all Cruises, <em>The Jazz Cruise</em> has been the icon of the jazz world since 2001. Already more than 70% reserved, be on the lookout for the updated lineup and special prices for Inside Staterooms in either the 4.26.25 edition of <em>The Weekender </em><strong><em>or the 4.30.25 edition of </em></strong><em>Jazz Notes</em>.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise &#8216;26.1/&#8217;26.2/&#8217;26.3</em></h4>



<p>The bad news is that <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.2 </em>is fully reserved and <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.1 </em>is 98+% reserved. The good new is that there are staterooms available for <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.3</em>, the first West Coast sailing of this program in more than a decade. Stay tuned for more information about the amazing excursions being offered while the ship docks in Victoria, BC and in San Francisco (Winery Tours/Napa Valley Wine Train/Culinary Events, Music Shows, etc.). Excursions will be open for reservations by the end of June ’25.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><em>Chris Botti at Sea &#8217;26</em></h4>



<p>Moving to the West Coast, the hometown area for <strong>Chris Botti</strong>, <em>Botti at Sea </em>has an amazing lineup that includes <strong>Elvis Costello</strong>, <strong>Boz Scaggs</strong>, <strong>Melody Gardot</strong>, <strong>Peabo Bryson </strong>and more. Just like <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.3</em>, there will be significant excursions in Victoria BC and San Francisco. Stay tuned for more information. Excursions will be open for reservations by the end of June ’25.<br><br>With three sailings of <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise</em>, your basket has seven eggs for you to enjoy. Unlike my Brach’s Easter Eggs, these eggs are very much in production and ready for you! Enjoy this holiday weekend and we will catch up next week on more jazz news.</p>
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<p>By <strong>Michael Lazaroff</strong>, Executive Director of <em>The Jazz Cruise</em>, <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise, Chris Botti at Sea, Christian McBride&#8217;s World at Sea, Journey of Jazz, Homecoming: The Cruise </em>and <em>Top Shelf Country Cruise</em>. Feel free to express your views or pose questions to him at <a href="mailto:michael@scecruises.com">michael@scecruises.com</a>.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Ready for Journey of Jazz? Gregory Porter is! </h3>



<p><em>Journey of Jazz ’25 </em>sails in just under five months! Are you ready to enjoy our first West Coast jazz cruise in more than a decade? From Vancouver to Los Angeles with stops in Victoria and San Francisco, not only does this cruise present our much-heralded hours and hours of music onboard, but we are offering exciting excursions to Napa and Sonoma, special shows at SFJAZZ and in Victoria, culinary journeys in San Francisco and more!<br><br>Check out how excited Co-Host <strong>Gregory Porter </strong>is for the start of this cruise!</p>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">From NOW Through May 15: Favorable Prices on Selected Remaining Staterooms; <br>Most Excursions Have Openings! </h4>



<p>The cruise is more than 90% reserved! The <strong><em>remaining staterooms </em></strong>consist, mainly, of Veranda Staterooms, Inside Staterooms and Single Inside Staterooms!<br><br>We would like to close out the manifest as soon as possible so that we can finalize the arrangements for the amazing <a href="https://sail.scecruises.com/c/13RaNe9hQ4L3gBLeWwY0w3fYr"><u>JOJ Excursions</u></a>. Availability remains for most of the excursions, but they will close shortly.<br><br>These <strong><em>remaining staterooms </em></strong>are favorably priced through May 15, 2025(*). You can learn those prices by calling the office or starting a <a href="https://sail.scecruises.com/c/13RaNADpqk9ygqng1oUAjep4A"><u>reservation online</u></a>. Please use the promo code: <strong>PORTER</strong>. There is no obligation to complete a reservation once you learn the prices.<br><br><em>(*) Restrictions do apply and some selections and choices are no longer available. These prices are per person, based upon double occupancy, non-commissionable and may not be combined with other offers or discounts. For new reservations only.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Gerald Clayton&#8217;s <em>Ones &amp; Twos</em></h3>



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<p><strong>Gerald Clayton</strong>, who has performed countless times on our sailings, has just released <em>Ones &amp; Twos</em>, his third album on the Blue Note label. The recording, which features vibraphonist <strong>Joel Ross</strong>, flutist <strong>Elena Pinderhughes</strong>, trumpeter <strong>Marquis Hill</strong> and drummer <strong>Kendrick Scott</strong>, with post-production work by <strong>Kassa Overall</strong>, is a very different type of recording for the pianist and composer.<br><br>“<em>Ones &amp; Twos</em> is an experiment—an idea inspired by the art of turntablism,” Gerald explains. “I set out to create a record where the A side can be played simultaneously with the B side—a nod to that moment in the club when the DJ transitions from one song to the next, when you hear two separate pieces at the same time.”<br> <br>The initial release of <em>Ones &amp; Twos</em> will consist of the separated tracks and later this year Clayton will follow with a release of the combined overlayed tracks, revealing the end result of his experiment as a culmination of the project. When overlaid, the tracks transform into pieces that are both firmly rooted in the originals, yet strikingly new.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Brian Culbertson&#8217;s <em>The Trilogy: Live from Detroit</em></h3>



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<p><strong>Brian Culbertson</strong>, a longtime favorite of <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise</em>, has just released the concert film <em>The Trilogy Tour: Live from Detroit</em> in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray and 2-CD set from BCM Entertainment. With Brian playing keyboards and trombone, he was accompanied on The Trilogy Tour by <strong>Darnell “Showcase” Taylor </strong>(guitar), <strong>Eddie Miller </strong>(keyboards and vocals), <strong>Chris Miskel </strong>(drums and musical director), <strong>Rishon Odel </strong>(bass), <strong>Michael “Patches” Stewart </strong>(trumpet and flugelhorn), <strong>Ronnie Gutierrez </strong>(percussion) and <strong>Walter English III </strong>(keyboards and vocals).<br> <br>“I knew the visual was going to be something special. I try to make every tour special of course, but sometimes certain things and the music push a particular tour into another space that makes it more obvious to film. It needs to be different than a regular ‘the hits concert,’ which is just a random set of songs. This show has more of an arc and story to it,” said Brian.</p>
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<p>“The phrase that everyone kept saying to me was ‘that was an experience.’ From the band at rehearsals, to the fans at the first several shows and beyond, that phrase was repeated over and over. The Trilogy Tour is not just a regular show. It truly is an experience, both musically and visually, that takes the audience on a journey. I’m glad that the film will enable people to experience that journey whenever they want to.” <br><br>Signature Cruise Experiences&#8217; Executive Director, <strong>Michael Lazaroff</strong>, was one of four Executive Directors of the video.</p>
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<p>We know many readers of <em>The Weekender</em> like to peruse each edition over their morning coffee. And, if you’ve sailed with us, you likely have at least one (or perhaps many) Signature Cruise Experiences mugs just for that purpose. Over the years, <em>The Weekender</em> has featured several pictures of cruisers showing off their mugs, pictures we affectionately refer to as “Mug Shots.”<br><br>If you want to share your “Mug Shot” with the 100,000+ readers who receive <em>The Weekender</em> each Saturday, email a photo of yourself and your mug to <a href="mailto:mugshot@scecruises.com">mugshot@scecruises.com</a>.&nbsp;Who knows? You may just see yourself in a future edition.</p>



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		<title>Our Take: Oscar Peterson at 100</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Kelley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Oscar Peterson celebrates his Centennial Birthday in 2025. The Canadian born jazz pianist is considered one of the top pianists of all time by most fans and the greatest of all time by many.&#160;I own virtually every recording Oscar Peterson made.&#160;At work, often, I will start playing his music from the time I arrive until [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Oscar Peterson </strong>celebrates his Centennial Birthday in 2025. The Canadian born jazz pianist is considered one of the top pianists of all time by most fans and the greatest of all time by many.&nbsp;I own virtually every recording Oscar Peterson made.&nbsp;At work, often, I will start playing his music from the time I arrive until late in the afternoon.&nbsp;On those days, I do not achieve much, but I am somewhat more enjoyable to be around.&nbsp;In life, there are choices.<br><br>Peterson won 8 GRAMMY® Awards and was heralded by his peers as the “Maharaja of the Keyboard,”&nbsp;a name bestowed upon him by <strong>Duke Ellington</strong>.&nbsp;The number of awards and honors he earned are countless and his days with <strong>Ray Brown </strong>and <strong>Herb Ellis </strong>are considered by many to be the height of his career and jazz royalty.<br><br>Often compared to <strong>Art Tatum</strong>, Peterson was intimidated by Tatum’s skills.&nbsp;He would walk away when folks made the comparison even when done so as the ultimate compliment.&nbsp;Eventually they would become good friends though Peterson would seldom perform in Tatum’s presence.<br><br>My admiration of Peterson is a simple person’s love of music, particularly the piano.&nbsp;His sound was complex, but you can hear each note.&nbsp;As UCLA Bruin Basketball coach <strong>John Wooden </strong>would have said, Peterson was quick, but not in a hurry.&nbsp;Not sure how I decided to use an NCAA basketball coach quote.&nbsp;It must have something to do with March Madness!<br><br>When I hear the name Oscar Peterson, besides longing to hear him play, two thoughts come to mind.&nbsp;The first was an experience many years ago.&nbsp;I was visiting the home of <strong>Arturo Sandoval </strong>for the purpose of inviting him to be part of a cruise program.&nbsp;Upon entering his house, the first item I saw was the largest Bosendorfer piano I have ever seen.&nbsp;Accompanying me on the visit was <strong>Dane Butcher</strong>, our first Cruise Director.&nbsp;Innocently, Dane asked who in the Sandoval house played piano?&nbsp;Arturo announced that the piano in question was a gift from Oscar Peterson as a “thank you” for some musical advice. Then, Arturo proceeded to play the piano for 30 minutes featuring classical music, jazz and pop.<br><br>Had that been the end of the story, it would have been a great memory of a great man, a great gift&nbsp;and a great musician.&nbsp;However, upon finishing the piano program, Arturo announced that he was a better piano player than trumpeter. That boast was lost on me.&nbsp;After all, Arturo Sandoval is to the trumpet what Oscar Peterson is to the piano.&nbsp;Not sure why the exclamation bothered me, but it did and still does.&nbsp;When a great man fails to accept his skills in a particular field and lauds his skill in the field of another, it does not seem right.<br><br>The second thought upon hearing his name is to watch and listened to <strong>Benny Green </strong>talk about his mentor, Oscar Peterson.&nbsp;Benny is one of my favorite pianists.&nbsp;His sound is so distinctive.&nbsp;He can make the piano do things that others cannot, or it seems that way.&nbsp;When Benny feels joy, he can fill a room with smiles.&nbsp;Talking about Oscar Peterson puts him in that mood immediately.&nbsp;It is very cool to watch Benny beam with pride when he talks about his relationship with Oscar Peterson.</p>



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<p>There is so much more about this great pianist for us to share, but that will have to wait for another edition of <em>Our Take </em>or <em>Jazz Notes</em>.&nbsp; As you know, I write most of the articles in both publications, but <strong>Lee Mergner</strong>, the famous former publisher and editor of <em>Jazz Times</em>, is&nbsp; a major contributor.&nbsp;He knows more about jazz than any person I know.&nbsp;Just like Benny Green drafting off the power of Oscar Peterson, I try to garner whatever I can from Lee.&nbsp;<br><br>As for Lee, I would admire him more if he were not a Phillies fan.&nbsp;Find me one nice Phillies fan in uniform and I will show you a person who is wearing their hat because they lost a bet.<br><br>By <strong>Michael Lazaroff</strong>, Executive Director of <em>The Jazz Cruise</em>, <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise, Chris Botti at Sea, Christian McBride&#8217;s World at Sea,&nbsp;Journey of Jazz,&nbsp;Homecoming: The Cruise&nbsp;</em>and <em>Top Shelf Country Cruise</em>. Feel free to express your views or pose questions to him at <a href="mailto:michael@scecruises.com">michael@scecruises.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>The 3 Cohens</strong>&nbsp;(<strong>Anat</strong>, <strong>Avishai </strong>and <strong>Yuvall Cohen</strong>) reunited for their fifth album together, the appropriately named <em>Interaction</em>, recorded from a collaborative concert with Germany’s lauded <strong>WDR Big Band</strong>. The program showcased tailored arrangements by producer<strong> Oded Lev-Ari</strong> of compositions by himself and each member of The 3 Cohens, as well as fresh takes on <strong>Gerry</strong> <strong>Mulligan</strong>’s “Festive Minor” and the Louis Armstrong hit “Tiger Rag,” two longtime family favorites for the Cohens.<br><br>“We can talk without talking,” Anat said about the threesome’s sibling rapport. “Often, we don’t even have to look at each other onstage. We have such a history together that we feel each other through the music.”</p>



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<p>The Los Angeles jazz club Sam First, located near the LAX Airport, presents a weekly series called “Tuesday Happenings,” curated and hosted by <strong>Gerald Clayton</strong>. Each week a house band performs one set at 7:30pm followed by a jam session from 9:30 to 11pm.<br><br>“I was inspired by all of the great jam sessions that I learned so much from coming up in the music, and I felt that it would be good to give back to the community and offer a gathering place for hungry young musicians to work on their craft and get their butt kicked on that stage and come back again and try again,” Gerald explained. “Right now, there are so many great musicians in LA, but it&#8217;s such a spread-out city that it&#8217;s not automatic that we all get to see each other or get together and play. You have to be a bit more proactive to get that sense of community. I’ve enjoyed that it&#8217;s become a great hang.”</p>
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<figure class="table-responsive"><table class="table " class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>Journey of Jazz &#8217;25</em></td><td>Over 86% Reserved.&nbsp;Balcony Staterooms Available &#8211;&nbsp;Special Pricing for Ocean View and Inside Staterooms (Lowest Price Ever &#8211; Promo Code:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>JOURNEY</strong>)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="table-responsive"><table class="table " class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>Homecoming: The Cruise</em></td><td>Open Booking Now; For Special Prices on Staterooms, use Promo Code: &nbsp;<strong>HTC</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>Christian McBride&#8217;s World at Sea &#8217;26</em></td><td>Open Booking Now; For Special Prices for Ocean View and Inside Staterooms, use Promo Code: &nbsp;<strong>CMW</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>The Jazz Cruise &#8217;26</em></td><td>Open Booking Now</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise &#8216;26.1</em></td><td>96% Reserved &#8211; Open Booking Now</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise &#8216;26.2</em></td><td>Fully Reserved</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>Top Shelf Country Cruise</em></td><td>Full Lineup and Final Itinerary Announcement Monday<br><br>Open Booking Now</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise &#8216;26.3</em></td><td>76% Reserved &#8211; Open Booking Now</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><em>Botti at Sea &#8217;26</em></td><td>Open Booking Now</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>Ocean View and Inside Staterooms are available on <em>Journey of Jazz ’25</em>. You can reserve an Inside Stateroom on the cruise for <strong>under $2,000/person </strong>and there are special prices for Ocean View staterooms.&nbsp;Reservations may be completed online or by calling the office and are based upon double occupancy, available for new reservations only and non-commissionable. Further, this discount may not be combined with any other offer (Promo Code: <strong>JOURNEY</strong>).</p>



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<p style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.093), 15px);">Join us for a celebration of HBCUs and inspired by the tradition of the Divine Nine Challenge from recent sailings of&nbsp;<em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise</em>. Sailing January 15 &#8211; 20, 2026 (including MLK Day), this cruise will deliver Excellence, Education and Entertainment.&nbsp;For the best available prices on all Stateroom Categories, use promo code <strong>HTC </strong>during the booking process. Reserve Your Stateroom Today!&nbsp;</p>



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<p style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.093), 15px);">9X GRAMMY® winner <strong>Christian McBride will host our newest Signature Jazz Cruises’ program, </strong><em>Christian McBride’s World at Sea</em>!<strong> The cruise will feature legions of musicians who comprise the various ensembles that are the hallmarks of Christian’s music world AND first-class comedy talent. See the full lineup </strong><a href="https://sail.scecruises.com/c/13MT6aCNrDauU6r32BWU5O69k">here</a>! Open Booking has begun! Right now, special pricing is available for Ocean View and Inside Staterooms*. To save, use the promo code <strong>CMW </strong>during the reservation process. *Discount applies to new reservations only.<br></p>



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<h5 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong><em>THE JAZZ CRUISE &#8217;26</em></strong> <br>Open Booking Now Available</h5>



<p style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.093), 15px);">Hailed as “Jazz Heaven” by musicians and guests alike, <em>The Jazz Cruise ’26 </em>lineup will feature some of the most iconic musicians from the straight-ahead jazz genre. See the full lineup <a href="https://sail.scecruises.com/c/13MT7g5acnlZTyh6hdMDtlxrL">here</a>.&nbsp;<em>The Jazz Cruise &#8217;26 </em>is in Open Booking! Anyone may now reserve any available stateroom. This program always hits “fully reserved.” The only question is when!</p>



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<h5 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><em><strong>THE SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE &#8216;26.1 &amp; 26.2</strong></em><strong> </strong><br><strong>Open Booking Now Available</strong></h5>



<p style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.093), 15px);"><em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise &#8216;26.1 </em>is&nbsp;in Open Booking (anyone may reserve any available stateroom) and staterooms are more than 95% reserved.&nbsp;<em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise &#8216;26.2</em>&nbsp;is Fully Reserved, but you may join the Waitlist. Reserve your stateroom today!</p>



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<p style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.093), 15px);">The inaugural sailing will feature headline artist <strong>Keith Urban </strong>and widely popular personalities from iHeartMedia’s <em>The Bobby Bones Show</em>, led by <strong>Bobby Bones </strong>himself.&nbsp;<em>Top Shelf Country Cruise </em>is now in Open Booking! Anyone may select any available stateroom and complete a reservation. Guests are not required to submit a Pre-Sail Reservation and may proceed directly to the Stateroom Selection process. Reserve your stateroom today!</p>



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<p style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.093), 15px);">For the first time in many years,&nbsp;<em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise </em>will sail on the West Coast, embarking in Vancouver, sailing to Victoria and San Francisco before disembarking in Los Angeles. Exciting land excursions will be available in the ports-of-call! <em>The Smooth Jazz Cruise &#8216;26.3 </em>is in Open Booking! Anyone may now reserve any available stateroom.&nbsp;</p>



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<p style="font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.093), 15px);">We&#8217;re thrilled to be able to announce that <strong>Boz Scaggs, Elvis Costello </strong>and <strong>Melody Gardot&nbsp;</strong>will be onboard <em>Botti at Sea ’26</em>.&nbsp;Of course, <strong>Chris Botti </strong>will be there with his very talented band and, as always, we will fill the remaining performance slots with a variety of great music, comedy and more. &nbsp;Open Booking has begun. Reserve your stateroom today!&nbsp;</p>



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<p>We know many readers of <em>The Weekender</em> like to peruse each edition over their morning coffee. And, if you’ve sailed with us, you likely have at least one (or perhaps many) Signature Cruise Experiences mugs just for that purpose. Over the years, <em>The Weekender</em> has featured several pictures of cruisers showing off their mugs, pictures we affectionately refer to as “Mug Shots.”<br><br>If you want to share your “Mug Shot” with the 100,000+ readers who receive <em>The Weekender</em> each Saturday, email a photo of yourself and your mug to <a href="mailto:mugshot@scecruises.com">mugshot@scecruises.com</a>.&nbsp;Who knows? You may just see yourself in a future edition.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Mug Shot of the Week</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://scecruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_20250316_160833-768x1024.jpg" alt="Mug Shot The Weekender Signature Cruise Experiences" class="wp-image-8563" style="width:568px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.scecruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_20250316_160833-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://dev.scecruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_20250316_160833-225x300.jpg 225w, https://dev.scecruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_20250316_160833-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://dev.scecruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_20250316_160833.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Judy, Josh, Lorri, Laurie, Tom, Kathy</figcaption></figure>



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