New York Wine Events Launches 'Wine & Jazz On The River'

New York Wine Events announces a star-filled line up for Wine & Jazz On The River, a new entertainment cruise series just in time for summer 2016. The series, part of the new Circle Live Summer Concert series at Pier 81's North River Landing, will take place on the luxurious World Yacht Duchess and includes 4 nights on the Hudson featuring 4 contemporary jazz artists in a splendid setting. Shows are Thursday evenings: July 7, July 21, August 25 and September 22 with Boarding at 6:00 PM and Cruise Departure at 7:00 PM. The Duchess sails from North River Landing, Pier 81 41st St. & West Side Highway.

The events will carry guests down the Hudson River as they enjoy world-class jazz artists performing live, while savoring exhilarating views of the NYC skyline, Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. Each cruise lasts 2 hours, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

"I am thrilled to bring a new entertainment cruise series to New York harbor," said Sam Kimball founder of New York Wine Events. "The excitement of New York in the summer plus award-winning jazz artists on a beautiful ship is a wonderful experience that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy. This summer, we are blessed to have a roster of great jazz artists bringing their best live shows to Wine & Jazz On The River as part of Circle Live Summer Concert series. Who wouldn't want to be sipping fine wine, enjoying a live performance by a Grammy-nominated musician while cruising past the Statue of Liberty 100 yards away?"

"We are excited to partner with Sam and his team to integrate a jazz cruise series into Circle Live," notes Daniel Boockvar, CEO New York Cruise Lines, parent company of Circle Line
and World Yacht. "This new series fits perfectly with the unique experiences and destination we are creating at North River Landing with both North River Lobster Company and Fish Bar. Adding national jazz acts to the mix is a natural combination."

SCHEDULE: Wine & Jazz On The River

• July 7: Brian Simpson
• July 21: Elan Trotman
• August 25: Jeff Kashiwa
• September 22: Matt Marshak & J.J. Sansaverino

About New York Wine Events
New York Wine Events is committed to bringing together New York metropolitan area wine, food and music lovers, whether at one of our 10 annual wine festivals, entertainment events or browsing our site for the best New York area food and drink events. Visit http://www.newyorkwineevents.com

About Circle Live: Brought to you by Circle Line Sightseeing, America's Favorite Boat Ride and a fixture in New York City, the open air, floating series will feature live music as well as DJ performances onboard for up to 600 people per boat across a wide range of genres including Rock, Indie, Hip Hop, R&B, Country and Jazz. Circle Live will utilize Circle Line's existing fleet as well as new Circle Line vessels arriving this year, as well as World Yacht's Duchess and the new Fish Bar at North River Landing to create a truly memorable New York City music experience where all guests will enjoy the backdrop of the New York City skyline and a cruise on the Hudson River.

North River Landing at Pier 81 is New York City's newest waterfront dining, entertainment and nightlife destination located adjacent to Circle Line's Pier 83 at 42nd Street in Hudson River Park. North River Landing, at the crossroads of Times Square, Hudson Yards and the High Line and convenient to the new 7 subway extension, includes North River Lobster Company, the award winning casual floating lobster shack, as well as the brand new Fish Bar at North River Landing, a waterfront seafood lounge and restaurant with an expansive outdoor top deck and lively bar scene.