They All Came Out to Montreux

2022

This documentary mini-series retraces the incredible story of Claude Nobs and his now legendary event, the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Contains over... More

This documentary mini-series retraces the incredible story of Claude Nobs and his now legendary event, the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Contains over 70 performances and testimonials from David Bowie, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin, Gilberto Gil, Buddy Guy, Herbie Hancock, Alicia Keys, Questlove, Quincy Jones, John Mclaughlin, Marcus Miller, Prince, Rag’n’Bone Man, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, Nina Simone, Sting, Shania Twain, Jack White and many more.

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Where to watch They All Came Out to Montreux

They All Came Out to Montreux is available to stream... More in the United Kingdom now on BBC iPlayer.

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They All Came Out to Montreux episodes

Episode 1

In its early years, the festival hosted performances by Aretha... More Franklin, Eddie Harris & Les McCann, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.

Episode 2

Claude’s vision grows, which sees the arrival of artists including... More David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Carol King, Muddy Waters, Monty Alexander, Etta James, Gilberto Gil, King Sunny, Talking Heads, Van Morrison and James Brown.

Episode 3

A final exploration of the immense archive and legacy built... More by Claude at the festival. Artists and friends pay tribute to the man who changed a sleepy village into a world-famous music empire. Featured performances by Marvin Gaye, George Clinton, Buddy Guy, Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Sting, The Roots, ZZ Top, David Bowie, Alicia Keys, Prince and Wyclef Jean.