Cotton Jazz Club Ascoli — Concert Season
The historic season of author jazz in Ascoli Piceno
About Cotton Jazz Club Ascoli
The historic temple of Piceno jazz
The Cotton Jazz Club is one of the longest-standing and most prestigious jazz institutions in the Marche region. Founded on November 4, 1990, by Sergio D'Auria and now directed by his son Emiliano D'Auria, a pianist and composer, the club has, over three decades, built a program capable of alternating great Italian masters with international stars from the New York and European scenes.
The venue is located in the hamlet of Marino del Tronto, on Via del Commercio, in the industrial area of the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno (Province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche). Away from the historic center, it is a cozy space with carefully curated acoustics, designed for close listening: the audience sits just a few meters from the musicians, in a club atmosphere reminiscent of the historic overseas venues that inspired its name.
A Seven-Month Season
The concert season is the core of the club's activity. It runs from November to May with one event per month (sometimes two), almost always on Friday evenings starting at 9:00 PM. The program blends hard bop, contemporary jazz, European avant-garde, and tributes to great historic labels, hosting ensembles ranging from trios to larger groups.
Over the years, the Cotton has hosted musicians such as Roberto Gatto, Fabrizio Bosso, Greg Osby, Mark Turner, and many others on its stage, confirming its status as a reference point for jazz enthusiasts throughout the Piceno area and beyond. The artistic direction of Emiliano D'Auria, who is also active as director of the JazzAP festival, ensures a program that pays attention to both established names and emerging talents.
Dinner and Listening
One of the club's distinctive features is the option to dine before the concert: the service is available from 8:00 PM by reservation, allowing guests to experience the evening as a complete event, combining good food and live music. This format fosters audience loyalty and creates the convivial atmosphere typical of jazz clubs.
35 Years of Music
The 2025/2026 season marked an important milestone: 35 years since the club's founding, celebrated at the opening concert in November. An anniversary that testifies to the tenacity of an independent cultural project, capable of bringing international-level jazz to Ascoli Piceno season after season.
Cotton Jazz Club Ascoli — edition 2026
The 2025/2026 season of the Cotton Jazz Club in Ascoli Piceno celebrated the club's 35 years of activity with a lineup of ten concerts. The artistic direction of Emiliano D'Auria curated a program that alternated major international names and protagonists of Italian jazz, confirming the club's role as a bridge between the Piceno scene and the global one. All concerts were held on Fridays starting at 9:00 PM, with the option of dinner from 8:00 PM.
Programme Cotton Jazz Club Ascoli 2026
Friday, November 7, 2025 — 35th Anniversary Concert
- 9:00 PM — Emiliano D'Auria 5tet presents "Meanwhile": D'Auria (piano), Philip Dizack (trumpet), Godwin Louis (soprano sax), Jacopo Ferrazza (double bass), Joe Dyson (drums)
Friday, November 21, 2025
- 9:00 PM — Paul Cornish Trio: Cornish (piano), Jermaine Paul (bass), Jonathan Pinson (drums)
Friday, December 5, 2025
- 9:00 PM — Fabrizio Sferra 4tet "Something About It": Sferra (drums), Francesco Bearzatti, Giovanni Guidi (piano), Igor Legari (double bass)
Friday, December 19, 2025
- 9:00 PM — Marco Bardoscia "Legno Madre": Bardoscia (double bass), Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet), William Greco (piano), Simone Padovani (percussion), Dario Congedo (drums)
Friday, January 9, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Lorenzo Conte Quartet: Conte (double bass), Robert Bonisolo (sax), Pietro Lussu (piano), Pasquale Fiore (drums)
Friday, February 6, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Mikkel Ploug Quartet feat. Mark Turner: Ploug (guitar), Turner (sax), Jeppe Skovbakke (double bass), Sean Carpio (drums)
Friday, March 6, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Greg Osby Quartet "Conversation": Osby (sax), Ivo Neame (piano), Rafael Jerjen (double bass), Florian Arbenz (drums)
Friday, March 20, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Jerome Sabbagh Quartet: Sabbagh (sax), Ben Monder (guitar), Joe Martin (double bass), Nasheet Waits (drums)
Friday, April 17, 2026
- 9:00 PM — Vittorio Solimene Quartet: Solimene (piano), Lorenzo Simoni (soprano sax), Alessandro Bintzios (double bass), Michele Santoleri (drums)
Friday, May 22, 2026 — Season Finale
- 9:00 PM — Marco Postacchini 8ET "Homage to Blue Note": eight-piece ensemble with original arrangements of songs by Horace Silver, John Coltrane, Nat Adderley, Wayne Shorter, Fats Waller, and Quincy Jones
Highlights Cotton Jazz Club Ascoli 2026
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Practical information — Cotton Jazz Club Ascoli
Where
Cotton Jazz Club, Via del Commercio, Zona Industriale Marino del Tronto, hamlet of the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno (63100), Marche.
How to get there
By car from the Ascoli Piceno exit of the Ascoli-Mare highway (RA11), following signs for the industrial area of Marino del Tronto. Ample parking is available in the area.
Opening Hours
Concerts start at 9:00 PM, usually on Fridays. Dinner service available from 8:00 PM by reservation (also via WhatsApp at 320 8007283).
Tickets
Single entry around 20 euros, reduced to about 10 euros for members; the seasonal membership card costs around 50 euros. It is advisable to check prices and reservations on the official website www.cottonjazzclub.it and on the club's social media channels.
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Cotton Jazz Club
Via del Commercio, Zona Industriale Marino del Tronto, 63100 Ascoli Piceno