They All Came Out to Montreux

★ 8.2•2022•1 Seasons•ANIME

Documentary

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

Top Cast

Claude Nobs

Self (archive footage)

Episodes

Season:

1. A Kid with a Dream

53m

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

Aired: 6/19/2022

2. The Golden Years

49m

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