American Songbook
at Sea

Featuring Kevin Cole

March 13 - 20, 2011

Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess

Princess Cays, Bahamas

A secluded beach on the southern point of the small Bahaman island of Eleuthera is reserved just for Princess guests. Here, you’ll enjoy a full menu of activities, from snorkeling, kayaking and sailing to simply relaxing on the beach with a tropical drink and sampling the tasty delights of a delicious barbecue

St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

Where else can you experience the food, style and hospitality of two separate countries in an exotic West Indian setting? St. Maarten is divided between French St. Martin in the north and Dutch St. Maarten in the south. Both sides of this 37-square-mile island offer beautiful ocean vistas, gourmet cuisines, first-rate water sports and beaches, and some of the best duty-free shopping in the world.

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Only 32 square miles in size, pirates once roamed the alleys of this beautiful place, which now host a treasure trove of stores. But there’s more to this shopper’s Shangri-la than an international grab bag of perfume and electronics. This U.S. Virgin Island also claims one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, heart-shaped Magens Bay; a world-renowned golf course; and spectacular nightlife. You can don a snorkel to explore coral reefs bright as a wildflower meadow, or take in the amazing views on a soaring aerial tram ride to Paradise Point.

Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos

The beautiful Island of Grand Turk is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos. Take the time to explore Cockburn town’s wonderful selection of historical buildings including many Bermudian and Colonial style buildings and ruins. That’s just the beginning of all the things to see and do in Grand Turk. And now, as part of a $5 million renovation to the island, the one-of-a-kind Grand Turk Cruise Center features the FlowRider, an artificial wave created for both body boarding and stand-up surfing. The FlowRider attraction is operated by Grand Turk’s Margaritaville restaurant and bar, and is currently available for all cruise ship calls at Grand Turk, including Carnival Imagination, Carnival Liberty and Carnival Triumph. Come see for yourself. This beautiful island is getting even better.

Artist Biography

America's pianist Kevin Cole has delighted audiences with a repertoire that includes the best of 20th Century American Music. Kevin Cole's performances, especially his interpretation of Gershwin, have prompted accolades from some of the foremost critics in America.

"When Cole sits down at the piano, you would swear Gershwin himself was at work... Cole stands as the best Gershwin pianist in America today," - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

"The virtuosic Cole... made his Hollywood Bowl debut in an audacious, ear-opening performance of "Rhapsody in Blue" ... Cole reinstated Gershwin's bracing tempos - documented in the composer's own recordings - and driving exuberance through the work, delivering all its facets, but relentlessly. And he did so with perfect technical apparatus and utter clarity. At the end, a bowlful of Gershwin lovers hollered with approval." - Daniel Cariaga, Los Angeles Times

Engagements for Cole include: sold-out performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl; BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall; National Symphony at the Kennedy Center; San Francisco Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra (London); Boston Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Edmonton Symphony (Canada) and many others.

He has shared the concert stage with notables from opera greats William Warfield and Sylvia McNair to Broadway legends Barbara Cook and Marvin Hamlisch.

Kevin Cole is an award-winning musical director, arranger, composer, vocalist and archivist who has garnered the praises of Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, Hugh Martin, Burton Lane, Stephen Sondheim and members of the Jerome Kern and Gershwin families.

His discography includes Gramophone Musical Album of the Year (1995) Gershwin's Oh, Kay! with soprano Dawn Upshaw (Elektra/Nonesuch) and Lady Be Good- First Recordings of the Unknown George Gershwin (Pro Arte). Cole's recent CDs include: The Song Is You with the Carolyn Mawby Chorale, A Cole Christmas, and his critically acclaimed solo piano disc.

"Kevin is the best Gershwin pianist since Gershwin himself - no one can touch him." - Edward Jablonski, author of the Encyclopedia of American Music and renowned
Gershwin scholar.

To follow Kevin on his musical adventures go to his website:
www.KevinColeOnline.com