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They All Came Out to Montreux
2022 · 1 season · — · ★ 8.2
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.
Start from S1E1 · A Kid with a Dream
Official trailer
Episodes
E11. A Kid with a Dream
2022 · 53m
In its early years, the festival hosted performances by Aretha Franklin, Eddie Harris & Les McCann, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.
E22. The Golden Years
2022 · 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.
E33. Preserving the Legacy
2022 · 50m
A final exploration of the immense archive and legacy built 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.
Cast
Claude Nobs
Self (archive footage)