Jazz Music For Everyone



Several years ago, many people complained that pop music is one of the most familiar genres they can enjoy in their daily life. In this case, jazz music was not the common genre they can see it performed on the television very often. Jazz was brought or performed from pub to pub or even from one exclusive stage to others. But today is different. People can enjoy such music as they can enjoy pop music.

We have many great names in jazz music. You can look at the great voice of Al Jerrau, Diana Krall, Eric Benet, Brian Mc Knight, Jamie Cullum, Jason Mraz, and so on. They bring the great harmony to your ears and let you enjoy their music even from your bedroom. They accompany your lunch and bring the great nuance to your dinner. Jazz is a great music you should never classify it to the untouchable one anymore.

In some countries, jazz music is brought to be the common one by holding the jazz festival annually. They try to introduce the great elegant harmony in a great way that enables many people to be a part of it. So, they will finally feel that the unique arrangement of jazz is for everyone. It is because music is a universal language, thus everyone is worthy to be a part of it.

Besides, jazz music is now performed more often rather than several years ago. Some entertainment centers even give two of seven days in a week to perform jazz music. It shows that music should be a very universal thing where people all over the world from any levels can enjoy it. The classification is actually made to differentiate its type or genre, not its level. Music is the real beautiful language of all. What do you think?

By: Clay R Mccoy

As a travel writer for Dunhill Vacations, I get to write about some real far out places. As exciting as some exotic escape to Asia or a brand new all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, my favorite type of travel has always been cruising.  I enjoy the thought of being on a small city in the middle of the ocean.  I enjoy the sounds of the surf and the smell of the warm salty air. 

I was introduced to the wonderful world of jazz a little over 4 years ago on holiday up in St. Augustine, FL I stumbled upon a winery overlooking the oldest city in the US, listening to some Jazz. That moment has never left me and neither has my love of Jazz.

As a huge fan of Dave Koz, you can imagine my excitement when I found out about the 4th annual Dave Koz and Friends At Sea cruise.  I completely dropped the ball about reporting this last year, but I’m back on the good foot.  Dave Koz has been the first acts that I have ever seen perform live; and it was worth it.  The way he manipulates the sax into ’saying’ exactly what he wants it to say is mind blowing!  I spoke via the internet with a fellow fan that had gone two years ago on Dave’s cruise and he said that it was fabulous. 

Some of Dave’s friends will include Eric Benet, George Duke, Najee (another one of my personal favorites), Brian Simpson and other Grammy Award winning artists.  They will be getting the party started while making stops in Grand Turk, St. Thomas, St. Barth’s and Half Moon Cay.

If you can’t make this one, there is also the great Marcus Miller hosting the first ever Playboy Jazz Cruise. From the early days of the groundbreaking “Playboy After Dark” television show to the annual jazz poll in the magazine to the now 30 year old Playboy Jazz Festival, no one has done jazz better than Playboy.  Join host Marcus Miller and our very special artists for the inaugural sailing of the Playboy Jazz Cruise filled with some of the best contemporary jazz musicians.  The line up for this cruise is every bit a whose who is the world of jazz. Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Keb’ Mo’ are just a small few of the talent boarding this ship.  This Playboy Jazz Cruise will be the first of many festivals at sea.  Ports of call for the Playboy Jazz Cruise include San Juan, Nevis, St. Barths and Hal Moon Cay.

Both cruises will be aboard Holland America.  Cruise with award winning, record breaking jazz musicians in the world today, and don’t forget to bring you favorite wine glass.



By: Rich Gonzalez