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 film "Kiss of the Dragon" with Jet Li and Bridget Fonda. The American soul singer Lionel Richie stays at the Palace during the Montreux Jazz Festival. 2002 - The Grand Prix Ferrari is again being hold with a gala dinner at the Montreux Palace. Jamiroquai and David Bowie stay at the Montreux Palace during the Montreux Jazz Festival. 2004 - At the occasion of the "Panda Ball" from WWF, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace had the honor to welcome Queen Noor of Jordan with her daughter. During the Montreux Jazz Festival, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace had the visit of Seal, Carlos