After the Sophisticated Lady theme of 2012 we once again refer to the genius of Duke Ellington to celebrate - as we believe is best - the rhythm and energy of jazz music: It Don’t Mean a thing (If it Ain’t Got that Swing). The 2013 edition will once again host a vast amount of swing, as well as carefully selected Blues, Gospel, R&B and New Orleans Beat. With more than 160 concerts held over nine days, 60.000 spectators from all over the world and a music choice of undoubted value, JazzAscona reconfirms its prime place – during the last week of June – as one of the European Jazz capitals. The most important news is represented by its new format, with concerts completely free of charge during weekdays and some top events for which the access will be granted by a special ticket. The entry during the two week-ends will be regulated as during the past editions, with a set price which will allow access to all stages and their rich and catching program. We are very pleased to confirm the daytime concerts, the jam sessions and of course the brass band parades… Welcome to the festive world of JazzAscona!
10-05-2013
The Barrelhouse Jazzband celebrates its 60th Anniversary and for this special event will return to Ascona (from the 25th to the 29th June) after a few years absence. They will present...
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Hot off the press, the Jazz Ascona 2013 Official Compilation is now available. Produced by Nicolas Gilliet, it includes 15 tracks by artist such as Tania Maria, Blind Boys of...
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[flickr photo=3501134752] The Ascona Jazz Award – prize presented by the Ascona Festival and awarded every year to a personality of the New Orleans musical scene which distinguishes itself by its...
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Jazz in the intimate ambience of a small theatre. Introduced in 2008 with the intent to give continuity to the summer offer represented by JazzAscona, the Jazz Cat Club of...
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A very positive festival on the artistic side. Appreciation for the courage to dare, many young music fans discovered the festival for the first time The JazzAscona Festival came to an...
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