SSJW 2022 Brochure
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SMOOTHJAZZ.COM GLOBAL Founder/President SANDY SHORE is expanding her exhilarating 4-day Jazz Weekender gathering with its collaborative music sets and improvisational performances, to a full week on board Travel + Leisure’s #1 pick for the most luxurious mid-size ship on the seas, the m/s Paul Gauguin! Some of the world’s greatest musicians and recording artists will sail with you for 7 days & nights in the South Pacific’s French Polynesia. An exotic adventure, floating in the French Polynesia around the Society Islands, from Papeete to Moorea and Bora Bora… Sun drenched days, and jazz filled nights! limited to 300 passengers! SAIL THE SOUTH PACIFIC WITH MUSIC ROYALTY NATHAN EAST [Host / Bassist] Yamaha Artist, bassist, producer and songwriter, Nathan has collaborated with hundreds of iconic artists in his illustrious career, from Phil Collins and Kenny Loggins to Eric Clapton and Anita Baker. With more than 2,000 recordings, he is considered one of the most recorded bass players in the history of music, which is why we call him the ‘Host with the Most’! STEPHEN FERRONE [Drummer] Celebrated English drummer known for his work with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from 1994 to 2017. He was also part of the classic lineup of the Average White Band in the 1970s and keeps the beat for great company including Dire Straits, Stevie Nicks, Chaka Khan, Duran Duran, Eric Clapton and of course Nathan’s Band of Brothers band! GREG PHILLINGANES [Keyboardist] A prolific session & touring musician, this Emmy-winning musical director, keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and composer has contributed to numerous iconic recordings over his illustrious career. Greg started playing professionally with Stevie Wonder at the age of 18 and has played on a broad array of projects from Michael Jackson and Beyonce to Ray Charles and Phil Collins! MICHAEL THOMPSON [Guitarist] From film scores to first rate rockers, MT must divide his discography into two pages. A four-decade session & touring guitarist of the highest order, Michael attended Berklee College of Music, where he studied with Pat Metheny. Initially with Geffen Records, Michael Thompson Band continues to release music and celebrate new successes in the streaming generation. FOURPLAY The Contemporary Jazz super group celebrates a 30-year recording history featuring founding/current members Bob James, Nathan East and Harvey Mason. In 1997 the band’s original guitarist Lee Ritenour was replaced by Larry Carlton, who was replaced in 2010 by Chuck Loeb. The band has not officially reassembled, however, they are rebooting and reuniting for the Jazz Weekender cruise with Robben Ford! BOB JAMES Born on Christmas Day, this iconic jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer started playing the piano at the age of four! Discovered by Quincy Jones, Bob has created some 60 albums in his 6-decade career. In addition to founding Fourplay, he wrote "Angela," the Theme from Taxi and has been sampled numerous times, contributing to the formation of hip hop. NATHAN EAST Yamaha Artist, bassist, producer and songwriter, Nathan has collaborated with hundreds of iconic artists in his illustrious career, from Phil Collins and Kenny Loggins to Eric Clapton and Anita Baker. With more than 2,000 recordings, he is considered one of the most recorded bass players in the history of music, which is why we call him the ‘Host with the Most’! HARVEY MASON One of the world's premier drummers, and founding member of Fourplay, Mase has earned 7 Grammy nominations. A first-call studio musician, he has played on more gold & platinum jazz crossover records than any other drummer. He has performed on some 200 motion picture soundtracks and immortalized on pop megahits the likes of Seal’s “Kiss From A Rose,” and John Legend’s “Save Room.” ROBBEN FORD One of today’s premier electric guitarists, known for his blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. A 5-time Grammy nominee, Robben has played with Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Bob Dylan, Larry Carlton and many others. He was also a member of the L.A. Express and Yellowjackets! PATTI AUSTIN Born in Harlem to jazz trombonist Gordon Austin, the Grammy Award winning vocalist was 4 years old when she performed at the Apollo. As a teenager she did session work and sang on Paul Simon's #1 hit "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” Patti has recorded many chart-toppers including "Baby, Come to Me" & "How Do You Keep the Music Playing.” RAY PARKER JR. This million-selling pop star wrote chart-topping hits of the 80’s including the theme song Ghostbusters. Ray started out as a teenaged session guitarist in Detroit, MI. In 1972 Stevie Wonder called him to play on an upcoming tour with the Rolling Stones, thinking it was a crank call, he hung up. Wonder called back and convinced him by singing "Superstition.” KIRK WHALUM Beginning with his early days in Memphis, veteran saxophonist Kirk Whalum has drawn inspiration from gospel, R&B, blues and jazz, and often compared to Coltrane and Grover. The Chart-topping recording artist has toured with megastars including Whitney Houston, Babyface, Barbra Streisand, Al Green, and many more. His sax soloing is emblazoned on Houston's popular hit, "I Will Always Love You," from The Bodyguard. JUSTIN LEE SHULTZ EXPERIENCE The teenage piano prodigy and multi-instrumentalist from South Africa who lives in the U.S. has a band with his unbelievably skilled older sister on drums, Jamie-Leigh, and their dad Julius Schultz on bass. Together they are the Justin Lee Shultz Experience. Following in the footsteps of his idols Steve Wonder and Herbie Hancock, JLS is a masterful musician whose joy in performing is contagious. PEET PROJECT This Hungarian Pop Funk Jazz fivesome hosts “The World’s Most Dangerous After Party” with world-class musicianship, addictive originals, and killer covers. We call it “dangerous” because their license to thrill and surprise nightly guests will keep you in suspense. The driving force behind the Project is violinist/vocalist Peter “Peet” Ferencz who tours w/the band extensively throughout Europe and the U.S. M’LYNN This young woman was born for music. The recent graduate of Bruce Hornsby’s Creative American Music program at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami has been writing and performing since the age of 12. With nearly 1 million Spotify listens, the Dallas, TX singer brings a fresh approach to her jazzy pop songwriting style. SYLVIA BENNETT Born in Italy, this Grammy-nominated singer started her career in cabaret after moving to Miami in the 70’s. She even dabbled in Disco! It wasn’t until legendary vibraphonist Lionel Hampton introduced her to jazz and invited her to tour with him that Sylvia found her calling. Today she has a catalog of popular international releases on her own Out of Sight Music label. Five destinations await you over the course of 7 days. The Gauguin brings you an experience unavailable to larger vessels, cozying up in the bays of Tahiti, Tahiti Iti, Huahine, Taha’a, Bora Bora, and Moorea. SAT Apr 23 Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands 3:00pm – 11:15pm SUN Apr 24 Moorea, Society Islands 8:00am – 5:00pm MON Apr 25 Huahine, Society Islands 8:00am – 5:00pm TUE Apr 26 Taha’a, Society Islands 8:00am – 5:00pm WED Apr 27 Bora Bora, Society Islands Arrive 8:00am THU Apr 28 Bora Bora, Society Islands Depart 5:00pm FRI Apr 29 Moorea, Society Islands 8:00am – 5:00pm FRI Apr 29 Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands Arrive 7:30pm SAT Apr 30 Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands Disembark 8:00am THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURY – ONLY 300 GUESTS Voted World’s Best Mid-Ship Cruise Line, the PAUL GAUGIN was designed specifically to glide through the shallow seas of the South Pacific. She delivers travelers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, all the while providing an onboard experience that is nothing short of luxurious. Guests aboard our luxury cruises enjoy SPACIOUS SUITES and STATEROOMS (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard WATERSPORTS MARINA, THREE DINING VENUES, an EXTENSIVE SPA and Five-Star service. Life onboard also reflects the beauty and rich cultural heritage of the islands she calls upon, with a warm, friendly feel, informal setting, and even a beloved troupe of Gauguines and Gauguins—local Tahitians who serve as cruise staff, entertainers, and storytellers. • ALL OCEANVIEW ACCOMMODATIONS nearly 70% with balconies, measuring from 200 to 500 sq. ft., including balcony • 166 SUITES & STATEROOMS on Decks 3-8, inc. one wheelchair-accessible stateroom + select staterooms that can accommodate three guests • BUTLER SERVICE In-suite bar setup, and iPod® music system in suite/stateroom category B and above • THREE DINING VENUES • COMPLIMENTARY 24 hr ROOM SERVICE including selections from L’Etoile restaurant during regular dining hours • COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES including select wines, spirits, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages • ONBOARD GRATUITIES for room stewards, dining and bar staff • SPA & BEAUTY SERVICES including hand and foot treatments, body treatments, facials, and spa programs • Optional PADI SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM and certification • WATERSPORTS MARINA for complimentary kayaking and paddle boarding, and Zodiacs® for optional dive excursions • A day at Motu Mahana, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ exclusive retreat off the coast of Taha’a, featuring Polynesian hospitality, snorkeling, watersports, bar service, and a delicious feast • EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS located on a motu off the coast of Bora Bora, which offers an idyllic white-sand beach, excellent snorkeling, and bar service on French Polynesia itineraries • LOCAL NATURALISTS PRESENTATIONS and a variety of SPECIAL GUESTS • Wi-Fi HOT SPOTS throughout the ship to cover most suites/staterooms and common areas, as well as guest-accessible computers, available 24 hours a day for a nominal fee • Fully-equipped FITNESS CENTER • Spacious outdoor decks and pool • La Boutique duty-free shop • Book library (open 24 hours a day) • Laundry services available • Certified medical services • Roundtrip Economy Airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco • Roundtrip Airport/Pier Transfers w/group airfare & supplemental pre/post land packages.