Former saxophonist with Duke Ellington and other bands of the post- swing era, Notre Dame graduate, Gene Hull was the entertainment producer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines for 20 years.  He is the author of four books, including “Chasing the Muse – A life in Music and Show Business.”  He is President of the Treasure Coast Writers Guild and book reviewer for Scripps Newspapers. 

Gene’s jazz roots run deep. His band big band, “The Jazz Giants,” was featured and recorded at the 1962 Newport Jazz Festival.  His committed interest in jazz remains paramount today in the Jazz Society.