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Truly Smooth Sailing with Pieces of a Dream
For our final Smooth Cruise of the 2011 summer season, Pieces of a Dream took the stage on Wednesday night, played old favorites, new tunes, and really got the audience moving. The men from Philly, played to a very enthusiastic crowd with Facebook comments the following day noting, "…it was…
Permalink | Read More“Sista Rachelle Ferrell, got it all!”
We thought the first feedback we received late last night on Facebook regarding the Rachelle Ferrell Smooth Cruise would make the perfect headline for this piece. Rachelle certainly DID it all yesterday evening, blending her incredible 6 octave vocal range with a truly unique and witty repartee with the crowd….
Permalink | Read MoreNorman Brown & Richard Elliot Rock the Boat!
August 17th’s Smooth Cruise Dazzles with Smokin’ Guitar and Sax
It was quite a Wednesday night out on New York Harbor as the Smooth Cruise rocked with two sold out shows featuring Norman Brown and Richard Elliot. After a beautiful summer evening on the water with a memorable show from these two top artists, fans disembarked describing the performances as…
Permalink | Read MoreKirk Whalum and Jeff Golub Take the Smooth Cruise to Memphis & Back!
The Smooth Cruise may have been out on New York Harbor last night but happy audience members enjoyed a journey into the music of Grammy winner Kirk Whalum and jazz/blues guitar virtuoso Jeff Golub which included some hot Memphis-flavored blues. The peak performance included everything from a rendition of The…
Permalink | Read MoreNajee (and the weather) Takes the Audience By Storm!
Despite the adverse weather conditions last evening, hundreds of loyal Najee fans packed the Spirit of New York to see the Jamaica, Queens native rock the boat. Although rain pounded on the outer decks, this very happening Smooth Cruise did not disappoint. While he played two different saxes and a…
Permalink | Read More25 Years & Going Strong… the Rippingtons Dazzle aboard the Smooth Cruise
It was a beautiful night to be out on the water in New York Harbor and an even better night to be there with the Grammy® nominated Rippingtons. Last night’s two shows with the smooth jazz sensations featuring Grammy-nominated guitarist and keyboardist founder Russ Freeman were true crowd pleases from…
Permalink | Read MoreJazz Attack Hits Hot Notes, Cool Notes, Romantic Notes… and Every Note in Between!
Sold out 7/20 Smooth Cruises’ trio of stars shine.
You would think that Gerald Albright, Peter White and Rick Braun would put on one heck of a show. And last night on the two sold out Smooth Cruises, the trio did just that – and more. Fans in the packed house (or should we say ship?) enjoyed all three…
Permalink | Read MoreSpyro Gyra Delights, Rain or Shine — and even Online!
On last night’s two Smooth Cruises, modern jazz veterans Spyro Gyra did what they’ve been doing for over 30 years… delighted two very enthusiastic crowds! “Truly entertaining,” “great show this evening as Jay, Julio on guitar and Tom on keyboards stole the show,” and “their musicianship just blew me away”…
Permalink | Read MoreThe Always Smooth Bobby Caldwell Cruised with Showmanship & Style
What do you get when you put Bobby Caldwell in front of a Smooth Cruise audience? One fabulous show! Bobby Caldwell, vocalist Machan Taylor, and the band made magic Wednesday night July 6th on The Spirit of New York. “Andrew on Sax was incredible,” raved audience members. “Great show,” all…
Permalink | Read MoreJonathan Butler Shines as the 2011 Smooth Cruise Season Kicks Off
June 29, 2011: Beautiful night, beautiful show, beautiful Harbor Views!
Last night, our 2011 Smooth Cruise summer series kicked off with a stellar performance by Jonathan Butler and his killer band. The raves are in – here’s just a few of the comments we picked up this morning on Facebook… "So loved the show, had a great time, Jonathan Butler…
Permalink | Read MoreSCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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- February 10
Valentine’s Cruise with Bobby Caldwell
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- February 11
70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert
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