Ashton Hawkins is a young blues pianist, with an entirely improvised New Orleans Jazz and Chicago blues style. Much of her inspiration has come from New Orleans pianists such as Dr. John and Professor Longhair, with several of their standards forming the basis of her repertoire, however blues artists such as Otis Spann and Ray Charles have been just as influential in the development of a unique musical style.

Ashton Hawkins will play in the New Orleans Room from 2:00pm.

The Cuomo trio, featuring Howard Norsetter (trumpet), Ben Harmson (bass) and Tony Hollamby (guitar) plays compositions from the Jim Cuomo Songbook. This music centres upbeat, vibrant and lively tunes with a Paris cafe/folk vibe alongside global melodies and rhythm. The trio also plays re-interpretations of pop and jazz standards.

Cuomo will play from 5:30pm in the New Orleans Room.