As always with the Dave Koz Cruise, we will have an incredible line up of artists in store for you in Japan…a mix of the legends you know and love, and vital new artists to introduce you too as well!

Artists | Musicians | Hosts

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Artist Lineup

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We’re excited to introduce the incredible artists joining us on this journey!

Below, you’ll find our artist lineup listed alphabetically (so make sure to scroll to the end!) There are some exciting newcomers to our cruise, as well as familiar faces—a dynamic mix of uber-talented artists, all of whom share a deep passion for bringing you top-notch, world-class entertainment. We hope this gets you as pumped up as we are!

Enjoy exploring our artist lineup for 2027 knowing that additional artists (and some surprises) are sure to follow. This is my favorite part of what we do–curating a once-in-a-lifetime musical and cultural experience for you, our beloved cruise guests!

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Artists

Musicians

Alex Bailey

Drums
Mainstage Band

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Arthur Thompson

Percussion
Mainstage Band
Ashling Cole

Background Vocals
Mainstage Band

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Bertron Curtis

Keyboards / Vocals
High Seas All Stars
Carnell Harrell

Keyboards
Mainstage Band
Darryl Williams

Bass
Mainstage Band

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Dave Johnstone

Drums / MD
Bluewater Quartet
David "Nemo" Miller

Guitar
East Coast Collective
Demetrice Everett

Drums
East Coast Collective

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Dennis Dudley

Bass
East Coast Collective
Eric Valentine

Drums
Mainstage Band

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Frank Fluker

Drums
LA Collective
Glenn Piper

Keyboards
Mainstage Band
Gorden Campbell

Drums
High Seas All Stars

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Honey LaRochelle

Background Vocals
Mainstage Band

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Jay Gore

Guitar
LA Collective

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Jay Williams

Drums
Mainstage Band
Jermone Randall

Bass
LA Collective
Kay-Ta Matsuno

Guitar
Bluewater Quartet

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Ken Turner

Vocals
High Seas All Stars
Nathaniel Kearney Jr

Bass
Mainstage Band
Nick Petrillo

Keyboards
Bluewater Quartet

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Nile Hargrove

Keyboards / MD
East Coast Collective
Norman Jackson

Keyboards
LA Collective
Randy Jacobs

Guitar / MD
Mainstage Band

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Ronnie Gutierrez

Percussion

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Samir Moulay

Guitar
High Seas All Stars
Sedar Jones

Percussion
East Coast Collective
Sezin Ahmet

Bass
Bluewater Quartet
Stephen Parisi

Bass
Bryan Eng Trio

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Tim Bailey

Bass / MD
High Seas All Stars

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TJ Thompson

Drums
Bryan Eng Trio
Tony Pulizzi

Guitar
Mainstage Band

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Hosts and DJ

Allen Kepler

Smooth Jazz Network

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Art Terrell

WJZA Smooth Jazz 101.1 Atlanta
Cameron Smith

iHeart Radio
Cary Hardwick & Laurie Sisneros

Spaghettini at Sea

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Pat Prescott

WBGO 88.3FM NY/NJ
DJ ReelSoul

DJ

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