David
Sanborn, Earl Klugh and Grover Washington Jr. are the first artists
slated for induction during a ceremony aboard The Smooth Jazz Cruise in
October
Young musicians fantasize about one day being a hall of famer yet
contemporary jazz artists were left only to dream. Until now. SiriusXM’s Watercolors, the leading satellite radio channel devoted to the genre, is forming the SiriusXM Watercolors Jazz Hall of Fame to honor the legacies of its pioneering artists. Contemporary jazz icons David Sanborn, Earl Klugh and the late Grover Washington Jr. constitute the inaugural class that will be inducted into the music hall during a ceremony held aboard The Smooth Jazz Cruise this October 18th. SiriusXM’s Vice President of Programming Trinity Colon believes that “The timing of the creation of a SiriusXM Watercolors Jazz Hall of Fame is perfect. This genre has been successful over many decades, long enough to establish a wonderful history and a clear past, present and future. Our goal is to make sure that the visionary artists who helped develop and further this music genre are honored and remembered. In so doing, it helps define our present and ensure the music’s future.”
Saxophonist
Sanborn and guitarist Klugh will perform during the induction ceremony
that will air on SiriusXM’s Watercolors while Washington Jr.’s
contributions will be recognized by an all-star salute featuring some of
the artists aboard The Smooth Jazz Cruise, including fellow sax players
Boney James, Richard Elliot, Candy Dulfer, Euge Groove and Jackiem Joyner. Cruise performers Brian Culbertson, Marcus Miller, Tower of Power, Jonathan Butler, Rick Braun, Norman Brown, Oleta Adams, Kenny Lattimore and Brian Simpson
may also take part in the festivities aboard the 7-day cruise sailing
this October 12-19 from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and
the Baja Coast.
“The
Smooth Jazz Cruise is elated to work with SiriusXM’s Watercolors to
honor the amazing musicians deserving of recognition for their seminal
creative accomplishments. We have been blessed to partner with
Watercolors over the years and hosting their Jazz Hall of Fame induction
ceremony is very special,” said Michael Lazaroff, Executive Director of The Smooth Jazz Cruise.
Future
inductions will take place aboard The Smooth Jazz Cruise sailings
January 12-19, 2014 and January 11-18, 2015, which will embark from Fort
Lauderdale to Caribbean ports.
Watercolors plays contemporary jazz, classic and new, including Culbertson, James, George Benson, Sade, Al Jarreau and Dave Koz.
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About The Smooth Jazz Cruise
Guests
have fallen in love with The Smooth Jazz Cruise ever since its maiden
voyage in 2004. Much more than a jazz festival and much more than a
vacation, cruisers spend an entire week completely immersed in the
music. On top of the stellar concert performances by the genre’s
legends, Grammy winners and chart-toppers, guests interact daily with
the musicians at cocktail parties, poolside games and activities,
informative seminars, autograph sessions and cooking demonstrations.
It’s an unforgettable first-class lifestyle experience aboard a Holland America luxury ship that keeps fans coming back year after year. For more information or to reserve a cabin, please visit www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com.
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