JazzAsocna is one of Switzerland's biggest jazz festivals, and it's proud to be the only such event outside the USA to be officially supported by the city of New Orleans. But how did it come into being, and what makes it so special?
Anyone who's not yet attended JazzAscona should definitely make an effort this summer: for ten days, Ascona experiences a warm, "southern state" wind blowing through its alleys, bringing good vibes and a wealth of great music. Thanks to the new partnership agreement between Ascona and the city of News Orleans, JazzAscona promises itself a kind of rebirth of the event.
A touch of New Orleans in Ascona: We're not on the Mississippi, but if everywhere sounds like New Orleans, then we want to taste New Orleans, too, including classic examples of Louisiana's lip-smacking cuisine. Louisiana has rhythm in its blood, and its cooking is just as vibrant: the dishes benefit from the same creative passion as the music. Try Creole specialities on the picturesque lakeside in Ascona. The colourful event is rounded off by typical games from New Orleans. Join in, who knows, maybe with some luck a little surprise awaits you.