Jazz Cafe - 08-08-2024 - Jazz Ascona Festival

08/08/2024 55 min

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Episode Synopsis

Ascona Jazz Festival, or Jazz Ascona, is an annual jazz festival held in Ascona, Switzerland. The 10-day festival takes place from late June to early July on the Swiss shores of Lake Maggiore and is devoted to historical styles of jazz, particularly New Orleans jazz.

Under the direction of Nicolas Gilliet, Jazz Ascona features more than 200 concerts, 300 musicians, and events such as gospel choirs, jam sessions, exhibits, conferences, and films.



This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz