40 Years Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux Jazz celebrates its 40th birthday with a 16-day Festival featuring numerous striking events. Among these, a tribute to the Ertegün brothers, founders of Atlantic Records, an evening gathering Robert Plant, Stevie Nicks, Chic, Kid Rock, Ben E. King as well as Les McCann together in a single set. Another world exclusive involves two special Carlos Santana projects around Africa and the Blues with Herbie Hancock, Beverley Knight, Irma Thomas, the Neville Brothers and Taj Mahal. Among the other highlights are B.B. King's only European concert, Charles Lloyd's concert at the Casino as well as the performances of Diana Krall, Bryan Adams, Gladys Knight, Donovan, Massive Attack, The Strokes, Randy Newman, Ornette Coleman and Sting.
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Montreux Jazz celebrates its 40th birthday with a 16-day Festival featuring numerous striking events. Among these, a tribute to the Ertegün brothers, founders of Atlantic Records, an evening gathering Robert Plant, Stevie Nicks, Chic, Kid Rock, Ben E. King as well as Les McCann together in a single set. Another world exclusive involves two special Carlos Santana projects around Africa and the Blues with Herbie Hancock, Beverley Knight, Irma Thomas, the Neville Brothers and Taj Mahal. Among the other highlights are B.B. King's only European concert, Charles Lloyd's concert at the Casino as well as the performances of Diana Krall, Bryan Adams, Gladys Knight, Donovan, Massive Attack, The Strokes, Randy Newman, Ornette Coleman and Sting.
