Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s

Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88’s Reloaded: the boogie that lights up the lakefront

In the United States, Mitch Woods is regarded as one of the leading contemporary interpreters of blues, boogie-woogie, and rock’n’roll. The pianist and singer with electrifying energy, returns to JazzAscona with his historic Rocket 88’s, the septet with which he performed at Umbria Jazz and that accompanies him on tour across Europe. With three horns, guitar, bass, and drums, the band unleashes a powerful and irresistible sound, perfect for the jump blues, jazz, and rock’n’roll repertoire that made Mitch famous worldwide. His recent album Friends Along The Way (2023), featuring guests such as Van Morrison, Taj Mahal, and Marcia Ball, has already earned him two nominations at the Blues Music Awards. In more than thirty years of career, “Mister Boogie” has brought his music to international stages, becoming a benchmark of swing and boogie piano. On June 29 and 30, he will light up Ascona with two high-groove evenings.