Held on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Geneva, the Montreux Jazz Festival attracts around 200,000 people each year. Specialising in jazz, blues, rock and pop, the festival provides groove busting beats that make you want to move your body or just listen in musical awe. The Montreux Jazz Festival has hosted the likes of Stan Getz, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Mingus and Dexter Gordon since its inception in 1967 and this year’s festival will see the likes of rock legend Lenny Kravitz and R’nB queen Alicia Keys. Head to the fringe ‘Off Festival’ for free open-air concerts, providing a platform for up-and-coming artists.
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From the 3rd – 18th July 2009 jazz fans worldwide will be descending on Montreux, Switzerland for the annual 43rd Montreux Jazz Festival 2009. This is a must see event in the calendar of Jazz fans all over with fans worldwide making the journey to see some of the great Jazz legends and idols such as Miles Davis to Ray Charles, through to David Bowie and Massive Attack.
In addition to Jazz being the main focus of the musical delights other fantastic styles are also featured ensuring the festival has something for all music lovers and all musical tastes
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