Ascona Jazz Festival award is presented annually during the Jazz Ascona festival and is supported by the municipality of Ascona. Ascona Jazz Festival 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. Established in 2006, the Ascona Jazz Awards recognizes
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Morrisson, Prince, Norah Jones stayed at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace during the Montreux Jazz Festival. 2008 - International stars such as Quincy Jones, Nana Mouskouri, Petula Clark, Alicia Keys, Mick Hucknall and many more stayed with us during the Montreux Jazz Festival. 2009 - During the Montreux Jazz Festival, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace had the pleasure to welcome many stars such as Quincy Jones, B.B. King, Lily Allen, Grace Jones, Prince and many more. 2010 - Bryan Ferry, Norah Jones, Gary Moore, Angélique Kidjo and many more famous artists are staying at the Montreux Palace during the Montreux Jazz Festival.