Who has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival?

In its 50 years history, Montreux has hosted iconic performances by artists including Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.

Who started the Montreux Jazz Festival?

Claude Nobs
Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become over the years an unmissable event, generating fantastic stories and performances.

Where is the Montreux Jazz Festival 2022?

Montreux2022 Montreux Jazz Festival / Location

Where is the Montreux Jazz Festival held every summer?

Montreux Jazz Festival is held annually in early July on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Second only to the Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival is one of the largest jazz gatherings in the world.

Will there be a Montreux Jazz Festival in 2021?

Home Discover the 2021 Programme! The Montreux Jazz Festival unveils the programme for its very special edition, which will be held from 2 to 17 July 2021. On the bill: up-and-coming talents, current trends and tailor-made concerts from major artists. Tickets go on sale on 8 June at midday.

When did the Montreux Jazz Festival start?

June 16, 1967Montreux Jazz Festival / First event date

Is Montreux Jazz Festival free?

We have made over 50 Festival concerts available to stream for free, including performances by Ray Charles, Wu-Tang Clan, Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Deep Purple, Carlos Santana, and more.

Is Montreux Jazz Festival going ahead?

The 55th Montreux Jazz Festival is set to go ahead, from 2 to 17 July 2021. The format of the 55th Festival will be more intimate, based around its core values of conviviality and musical excellence, set among the lake, mountains and Belle Époque architecture of Montreux.

How much are tickets to Montreux Jazz Festival?

General admission passes vary in price depending on the year. They can range from around $188 to $235. These tickets give you access to all the outdoor stages and tents.

Is Smoke on the Water about a real event?

The lyrics tell a true story: on 4 December 1971, Deep Purple were in Montreux, Switzerland, to record an album (Machine Head) using a mobile recording studio (rented from the Rolling Stones and known as the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio—referred to as the “Rolling truck Stones thing” and “a mobile” in the lyrics) at …

Did Smoke on the Water really happen?

The British rock band Deep Purple, shown here in 1971, wrote the hit song “Smoke on the Water,” after watching the casino in Montreux, Switzerland, go up in flames later that year. The casino caught fire during a Frank Zappa concert.