Nnavy’s soul debut and not one, but two Hammond organs

Nnavy’s soul debut and not one, but two Hammond organs

Nnavy’s soul debut and not one, but two Hammond organs On Tuesday 25 June in the afternoon (at the Papio auditorium between 2 and 4pm) a great workshop (free and open to everyone) will take place on the relationship between ensemble music and jazz improvisation,...
Caribbean atmospheres, retro jazz and young talents

Caribbean atmospheres, retro jazz and young talents

Caribbean atmospheres, retro jazz and young talents   The week at JazzAscona starts with interesting new proposals from the Groovin’Up programme, jazz with a wonderful retro flair and exotic Caribbean sounds. Let’s start with the latter, as the Extempo...
Changing paths for the love of jazz

Changing paths for the love of jazz

Changing paths for the love of jazz A boundless love of jazz. Philologically correct. This is what moves Mauro Porro, one of Italy’s key artists in the field of classic jazz. At JazzAscona he is present with no less than three bands. ©JazzAscona – Photo...
Lots of music from around the world, but also local!

Lots of music from around the world, but also local!

Lots of music from around the world, but also local! Some thirty daytime and evening concerts to be enjoyed this Sunday, June 23.  Focusing on the lakeside programme, we would like to point out the early evening dance event in Piazza Elvezia: with some milonga between...
Army big band as part of the rich JazzAscona weekend

Army big band as part of the rich JazzAscona weekend

Army big band as part of the rich JazzAscona weekend Some sixty concerts and events will shape the first full JazzAscona weekend. A full immersion into music awaits you. The events start at noon, continue in the afternoon in numerous bars as well as the narrow streets...