From the influence of Motown music as well as the work of contemporary jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., Boney James roots began to grow. After much session work with the likes of Randy Crawford, Morris Day, the Isley Brothers to name a few, he then debut as a solo performer in 1992 and took the music industry by storm. After being ranked Billboard’s #1 “Hot Smooth Jazz Artist”, Boney James is now one of today's most respected and best-selling instrumental artists, songwriters and performers, with over three-million records sold.

After many years of schedule conflicts, Jazz Cruises was excited that Boney was able to be introduced to The Smooth Jazz Cruise in 2011 – Soon after it was announced, it was evident, that purely by popular demand, he would return as a resident performer in 2012. Being able to actually sail with Boney will be a rare treat, as all of his “cruise” appearances prior to The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2012 have been land-based or “docked” events.

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