Randy Jacobs has been a staple of The Smooth Jazz Cruise since 2004 and is the only person to have appeared on every one of the cruises. He has been a touring guitarist for several smooth jazz stars and has also recorded or toured with Was (Not Was), Bonnie Raitt, Tears for Fears, Elton John, Dr. Dre, Depeche Mode, the Boneshakers (his own band) and many others. A San Francisco native raised in Detroit, Randy embarked on his music career at the tender age of 13. He started by working with Motown’s renowned writers, producers, and artists, gaining experience while developing his unique no-plectrum playing style.