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Sunset Jazz Cruise Summer Finale!!
Last Chance to Cruise with JC Stylles until Spring 2026!!
“The Sydney Harbour Sunset Jazz Cruise feels like stumbling onto a best-kept secret. Pure Sydney magic , water and atmosphere in perfect harmony.”
Be Indulged in a magical evening cruise with world-renowned jazz recording artist JC Stylles, gourmet canapes, and breathtaking sunset views over Sydney’s iconic harbour.
Sunset Jazz Cruise cruise Includes a glass of Prosecco on embarking, gourmet food served throughout the cruise by friendly staff, live jazz music with JC Stylles Quartet and three hours of harbour views upon the Princess Pearl, with three levels of seating including a spacious viewing deck to drink in the view.
This months cruise the JC Stylles Quartet will be joined by special feature musician Zoe K
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Zoe K has been commanding the stage with her blend of jazz and soul with an added pinch of that old school substance and style.
Deeply influenced by New Orleans, Zoe K is a fresh addition to the music scene with a remarkable voice that pays tribute to the bygone greats of soul, jazz and blues.
Her dazzling repertoire ranging from jazz to all-out dirty soul to New Orleans, Zoe K has collaborated and stepped out on stage with musicians such as Mike Bass of Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins and Jon Cleary, and was invited to perform shows at Rockwood Music Hall. Now Zoe K steps aboard the deck of Princess Pearl with the JC Stylles Jazz Quartet to serve up the goods!! A sunset for the memories!!
You can read more about Zoe K at https://zoekofficial.com and listen to her music at
Sydney Harbour Sunset Jazz Cruise is founded by JC Stylles, internationally acclaimed Jazz Guitarist who has been featured at the top of the USA Jazz Radio Charts for his albums “Exhilaration & other States” and “Blakey Grease”and performed extensively in New York’s most highly regarded clubs all the way to Paris, France.
JC ran jazz clubs in New York for twenty years including Smalls and played alongside musicians of note. From clubs from Showman’s in Harlem, to Smalls in Greenwich Village, JC’s time in New York saw him work with the likes of Baritone Player Ronnie Cuber, Tenor player George Coleman, Bassist Peter Washington, Vibraphonist Steve Nelson, Drummers Billy Drummond & Byron Landham to name a few, as well as grace the stages of such organ giants as Jimmy McGriff, Dr Lonnie Smith, Joey DeFransesco, Tony Monaco, Pat Bianchi, Seleno Clarke, Jimmy “Preacher” Robbins, Melvin Davis, Nathan Lucas, Jared Gold, Brian Charette, Akiko Tsuruga and many others.
His recording “Ex-hil-a-ra-tion and Other States” on Grammy Winning Label Motema Music received rave reviews from those in the know , lasting 13 weeks on the USA Jazz Charts Top 50. His follow up album “Blakey Grease” went on to win the highest debut slot on the USA Jazz Charts when released at Number 15, before racing into the Top 5 in a hotly contested market, and exceeded 15 consecutive weeks in the Jazz Charts Top 50 releases!
You can read more about JC Stylles at https://jcstylles.com and enjoy his recordings on Spotify and all major social platforms.:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6sQ7gPN12sfPmcJD0D6mvQ
JC has now returned to Sydney to offer you an unforgettable experience of world class live jazz accompanied by stunning sunset views over the picturesque Sydney Harbour.
The Sydney Harbour Sunset Jazz Cruise is JC Stylle's latest adventure taking jazz onto the resplendent Sydney Harbour for a unique and pleasurable audience experience.
Setting sail monthly, each cruise features a special guest Jazz musician. Check the facebook page for updates on who is playing!
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This April 12th will be the final cruise for this season as the sun sets into Autumn snd cooler weather. The Sunset cruise will return in Spring 2026.
Come along and catch those JC Harbour Jazz vibes one more time.
Media Hollers!!
Reviews of the Cruise can be read at What’s On Sydney, including the most recent review by Faith : https://www.whatsonsydney.com/reviews/sunset-swing-amp-sydney-sparkle-a-harbour-jazz-cruise-to-remember-2044
And the Inaugural Sunset Jazz Cruise review, penned by journalist Georgia Cassimatis.
https://www.whatsonsydney.com/reviews/sydney-harbour-sunset-jazz-cruise-with-jc-stylles-review-1991
You can also tune into some great interviews with JC :
To listen to a great interview with JC Stylles and Jim Cattlin at 2RRR tune in at :
https://www.mixcloud.com/2rrr885fm/midday-jazz-wed-18-1-26-with-jim-cattlin/
Elizabeth and JC Stylles on The Interlude 2SSR
https://www.2ssr.com.au/shows/the-interlude/
Wednesday Drive with Virginia Lowe, Eric and Ella.
4th Feb 2026 Episode
At about the 51.30 minute mark
https://eastsidefm.org/episodes/1770181200/
“ “Sydney Harbour Sunset Jazz Cruise turns an ordinary Sunday into something unforgettable — a skyline-lit, music-soaked evening that’s impossible not to love.
Unforgettable, unhurried, and unmistakably Sydney — it's the kind of night that leaves you floating a little, replaying the best moments, and wishing it didn’t have to end.
Some nights sparkle; this one glows.”
Faith, What’s On
“While the music meandered between swing, ballads and funk and groove, reminiscent of those New York Harlem clubs, it was cruising Sydney harbour that made it so special. Iconic landscapes, a beautiful sunset made misty and moody by the rain, with ferries slumbering over the waves, the beauty was also being able to customise your own experience: whether you wanted to reflect, chill, socialise, or play cupid, we all left with hearts full from the taste of pure jazz.“
Georgia, What’s On Sydney
JC Stylles explains
“ ‘I want to develop the authentic jazz club experience for those who want to escape the weariness of the world for a few hours’; Sydney harbour providing even more of an oasis.
‘By taking it on the water,’ he adds, ‘it’s creating an alternate universe. Like going to a private party, where the energy is high and you can find where you want to hang out.”
All you need to know about the cruise can be found at Sydney Harbour Sunset Jazz Cruise
Come cruise with JC .
& Lookout for our 2026 Spring/Summer Return"
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Venue
Eastern Pontoon @ Circular Quay, Sydney
Price
$169











