The Buck Creek Jazz Band has played more than 40 JazzSea cruises since 1985. Formed in the Washington, D.C., area in 1977, it's now a reunion band due to some members moving away. In front, from left: clarinetist John Skillman, co-founder cornetist Jim Ritter, co-founder trombonist Frank Mesich (now living in North Carolina). In back, from left: banjoist Jerry Addicott (a Sarasota resident), drummer Skip Conklin, tubaist David Holtz; pianist Ed Metz. Conklin, Metz and Skillman winter in Florida.