40 Years Montreux Jazz Festival

Montreux Jazz celebrates its 40th birthday with a 16day 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 BB Kings only European concert Charles Lloyds 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