JazzAscona at the halfway point

The day kicks off at noon with the String Duet of Love (12:00 p.m., Ristorante al Piazza), a sophisticated duo blending gypsy jazz and swing. In the early evening, the daily Dancing Hours event (6:30 p.m., Piazzale Elvezia) features a Shim Sham dance class led by Tony Buondancer.

Not to be missed is the debut of Latitudes – IMEP Paris College of Music (7:00 p.m., Blue LLama Terrace), featuring young musicians from the Parisian school and a fresh, open style of Jazz. 

Sean Ardoin returns to the main stage (8:00 p.m., Stage New Orleans), while Mitch Woods (8:30 p.m., Stage Elvezia) wraps up his run with the Rocket 88s.

Other concerts include Anthony Hervey’s quartet (9:45 p.m., Stage Seven) and a return to the roots of Jazz with The Jungle Jazz Band (9:30 p.m., Blue LLama Terrace).

A day of transition, yet full of inspiration, to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace as you move from one stage to another. Tuesday, June 30, marks the halfway point of the festival.

Todays picks

• String Duet of Love (12:00, Ristorante al Piazza)

• Dancing Hours – Shim Sham con Tony Buondancer (18:30, Piazzale Elvezia)

• IMEP – Paris College of Music presents Latitudes (19:00, Blue LLama Terrace)

• Sean Ardoin Quintet (20:00, Stage New Orleans)

• Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s (20:30, Stage Elvezia)

• The Jungle Jazz Band (21:30, Blue LLama Terrace)

• Anthony Hervey / Johannes von Ballestrem Quartet (21:45, Stage Seven)