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Chicago Jazz Cruises<\/p>\n

Live jazz, open water, and the skyline at golden hour.<\/h1>\n

We sail the Chicago River and the Lake Michigan shoreline with a live band on deck. This blog is where our musicians and crew share what happens between the first note and the last light on the water.<\/p>\n

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Cruise Guides<\/span>

What to Expect on Your First Jazz Cruise<\/a><\/h2>

From boarding on the Riverwalk to the last chorus under the Lake Shore Drive bridge, here is how an evening with us unfolds.<\/p>

October 4, 2026<\/span>2 min read<\/span><\/div>Read the post\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div>\"The<\/a><\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n
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Chicago Jazz History<\/span>

A Short History of Jazz in Chicago<\/a><\/h2>

How a music born in New Orleans found a second home on the South Side and changed the sound of the century.<\/p>

September 30, 2026<\/span>2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2197<\/a><\/article>
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Onboard Jazz<\/span>

The Instruments of a Riverboat Trio<\/a><\/h2>

Why our core band is piano, bass and drums, and how each player adapts to a stage that moves.<\/p>

September 26, 2026<\/span>2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2197<\/a><\/article>
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Cruise Guides<\/span>

Sunset vs. Night Cruises: Which Sailing Is Right for You?<\/a><\/h2>

Two departures, two very different evenings. A quick guide to choosing between golden hour and the city after dark.<\/p>

September 21, 2026<\/span>2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2197<\/a><\/article><\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n
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