Additionally, the contemporary jazz super group Fourplay (Bob James, Nathan East, Larry Carlton and Harvey Mason) and Patti Austin, a vocalist who crosses all music genres has joined the remarkable entertainment lineup.

Previously announced artists include:

Norman Brown - Grammy award winning guitarist and host for the 2008 All Star Smooth Cruise.

Nick Colionne - Red hot guitarist and vocalist Nick Colionne will be leading the infamous jam sessions that fans crave.

Boney James - Special Guest - This legendary R&B saxophonist will be heating up the stage in the ship’s main showroom.

Warren Hill - Special Guest and music cruise pioneer, saxophonist Warren Hill will be bringing his off the hook style along for the party.

Kool and the Gang - What better way to launch the cruise than a concert by the ultimate party band?!

Four Tops - Old-school grooves will heat up the night in the backdrop of beautiful San Deigo.

The Spinners - Did someone say there was a pre-cruise party? Get your dancing shoes on.

Acoustic Alchemy - It will be smooth sailing with the highly acclaimed sounds of Acoustic Alchemy on board.

Marion Meadows - The sexy, saxy sounds of Marion Meadows will romance the night away during our sailing.

Larry Carlton - From jazz to rock, Grammy winning guitarist Larry Carlton (Crusaders & Fourplay) will be sizzling the stage at sea.

Shilts from Down the Bone - Urban grooves with a whole lot of saxy attitude will kick up your cruise experience.

Paul Taylor - Bringing his sounds that have kept the smooth and urban airwave buzzing, saxophonist Paul Taylor will be grooving the night away at sea.

Steve Oliver - Experience the sounds of guitarist/vocalist Steve Oliver that have set the pace for a whole new smooth jazz sound.

Chieli Minucci - Surrender to the sweet music of guitarist Chieli Minucci as you cruise along the California and Mexican coast.

Alan Hewitt - Multi-platinum pianist/vibist Alan Hewitt will be performing and keeping fans up-to-date on the backstage experience with fun interviews.

Althea Rene - Flutist Althea Rene will be making waves with her ultra-cool vibes.

Your Cruise Host - Norman Brown

Guests will have the opportunity as part of the cruise package to immerse themselves in a music festival for TWO days in beautiful San Diego prior to setting sail.

For more information, please visit:
All Star Smooth Cruise Official Website
or call: 1-877-529-9729

“Warren is a great player, and he knows how to move the crowd whether he’s playing fast and furious, or soft and mellow,” said Mary Bentley of SmoothViews.com. (Tune into the SmoothViews April addition for more on the concert!)

Peter Böhi of SmoothVibes.com said, “Warren Hill had the audience in the palm of his hand. One of the highlights was his version of “Play This Funky Music” having him walk in the audience and playing his sax standing on chairs amidst the clapping crowd. This was a musically satisfying, very entertaining concert by one of the greatest smooth jazz artists out there.”

SmoothViews.com
SmoothVibes.com

Warren Hill’s PopJazz.com

Without a doubt, Nick Colionne has earned his reputation as a crowd pleaser and a major star and must see live performer.

Mary Bentley from SmoothViews.com said, “Nick delivers every time he takes the stage. He’s having so much fun playing, interacting with his band…and entertaining the audience, that you forget it’s really not as easy as he makes it look.”

As part of the sizzling collection of concerts, fans were rewarded with Nick’s high-energy performance that was filled with soulful vocals and a sizzling R&B based jazz guitar.

“One highlight was his heartfelt rendition of the song “A Rainy Night In Georgia”, his low voice gave me a fuzzy feeling and his sensuous playing on the guitar topped it all. Nick Colionne has risen to the absolute top within the smooth jazz genre,” said Peter Böhi of SmoothVibes.com.

Nick Colionne’s Website

Catch both Warren and Nick at these concerts:

APRIL 27 2007
CANADIAN SMOOTH JAZZ AWARDS
LIVING ARTS CENTRE
MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO

Nick is nominated as International Instrumental Artist of the Year Warren as Woodwind Artist of the Year

JUNE 9 2007
WJZZ JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATRE
MABLETON GA

2008 Brian Culbertson All Star Cruise
with jam session host Nick Colionne
Warren will be a featured artist.

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