Documentary "They all came out to Montreux": the origins of a legendary festival

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The documentary "They all came out to Montreux," broadcast on Arte, tells the epic story of an iconic jazz festival created by Claude Nobs (left), here in 1991 alongside Quincy Jones. Claude Nobs Foundation/Arte
They All Came Out to Montreux, broadcast Wednesday, August 6 on Arte and already available on arte.tv, takes a detailed look at the creation of one of the world's most important jazz festivals, portraying its founder, Claude Nobs. A documentary that blends swing, humor, and delicacy.
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I subscribeIn the world of jazz and pop-rock music, the Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF) is a true institution. Quincy Jones, famous trumpeter of the 1970s and legendary producer of Michael Jackson's Thriller , praised the Swiss event: "It's the Rolls Royce of festivals." Since its creation in 1967, it has welcomed legendary figures from jazz, blues, and rock, including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and David Bowie.
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