List of performers at the Montreux Jazz Festival

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This is a list of artists that have performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

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Artist performances by year

1967

The 1967 edition of the festival featured performances of three artists: [1]

1968

The 1968 edition of the festival featured performances of four artists: [2]

1969

The 1969 edition of the festival featured performances of seven artists: [3]

1970

The 1970 edition of the festival featured performances of 11 artists: [4]

1971

The 1971 edition of the festival featured performances of eleven artists: [5]

1972

The 1972 edition of the festival featured performances of 15 artists: [6]

1973

The 1973 edition of the festival featured performances of seven artists: [7]

1974

The 1974 edition of the festival featured performances of 15 artists: [8]

1975

The 1975 edition of the festival featured performances of 23 artists: [9]

1976

The 1976 edition of the festival featured performances of 20 artists: [10]

1977

The 1977 edition of the festival featured performances of 27 artists: [11]

1978

The 1978 edition of the festival featured performances of 20 artists: [12]

1979

The 1979 edition of the festival featured performances of 20 artists: [13]

1980

The 1980 edition of the festival featured performances of 20 artists: [14] [15]

1981

The 1981 edition of the festival featured performances of 25 artists: [16] [17]

1982

The 1982 edition of the festival featured performances of 22 artists: [18]

1983

The 1983 edition of the festival featured performances of 21 artists: [19]

1984

The 1984 edition of the festival featured performances of 22 artists: [20]

1985

The 1985 edition of the festival featured performances of 16 artists: [21]

1986

The 1986 edition of the festival featured performances of 33 artists: [22]

1987

The 1987 edition of the festival featured performances of 24 artists: [23]

1988

The 1988 edition of the festival featured performances of 34 artists: [24]

1989

The 1989 edition of the festival featured performances of 32 artists: [25]

  • Adriana Calcanhotto
  • Al Di Meola
  • Albert King
  • B.B. King
  • Biréli Lagrène
  • Blues Brothers Band
  • Buckwheat Zydeco
  • Caetano Veloso
  • Chaka Khan
  • Darryl Jones
  • Dianne Reeves
  • Dizzy Gillespie
  • Eliane Elias
  • Elvis Costello
  • Etta James
  • George Benson
  • George Duke
  • Herbie Hancock
  • James Morrison (brass)
  • Joan Baez
  • Joe Jackson
  • João Bosco
  • Larry Carlton
  • Larry Coryell
  • Little Feat
  • McCoy Tyner
  • Miles Davis
  • Paolo Conte
  • Stanley Clarke
  • Steps Ahead
  • The Manhattan Transfer
  • Van Morrison
  • Youssou N'Dour

1990

The 1990 edition of the festival featured performances of 37 artists: [26]

  • Al Jarreau
  • Albert Collins
  • André Ceccarelli
  • Arturo Sandoval
  • B.B. King
  • Beth Carvalho
  • Brian May & Kerry Ellis
  • Caetano Veloso
  • Claude Nobs
  • Count Basie
  • Dave Holland
  • David Sanborn
  • Dee Dee Bridgewater
  • Dizzy Gillespie
  • Eddie Gómez
  • Etta James
  • Flora Purim
  • George Benson
  • Gonzalo Rubalcaba
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Jack DeJohnette
  • James Moody
  • Joe Sample
  • John Lee Hooker
  • Jorge Ben Jor
  • Kool & The Gang
  • Lee Ritenour
  • Les McCann
  • Little Feat
  • Miles Davis
  • Nina Simone
  • Ofra Haza
  • Rachelle Ferrell
  • Randy Crawford
  • Roberta Flack
  • Sting
  • Van Morrison
  • Wayne Shorter

1991

The 1991 edition of the festival featured performances of 39 artists: [27]

  • Al Jarreau
  • Allen Toussaint
  • André Ceccarelli
  • B.B. King
  • Bill Evans
  • Billy Preston
  • Bonnie Raitt
  • Camarón de la Isla
  • Chaka Khan
  • Clark Terry
  • Claude Nobs
  • Count Basie
  • Darryl Jones
  • David Sanborn
  • Dianne Reeves
  • Deee-lite
  • Eddie Gómez
  • Elvis Costello
  • François Lindemann
  • Gal Costa
  • George Benson
  • George Duke
  • George Gruntz
  • Gianna Nannini
  • Gilberto Gil
  • Greg Phillinganes
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Jean-Luc Ponty
  • Jimmy Cliff
  • Kid Creole and the Coconuts
  • Miles Davis
  • Milton Nascimento
  • Otis Rush
  • Quincy Jones
  • Rachelle Ferrell
  • Ray Charles
  • Robert Cray
  • Stanley Clarke
  • Sting
  • Tomatito
  • Tori Amos
  • Toto
  • Wayne Shorter

1992

The 1992 edition of the festival featured performances of 25 artists: [28]

1993

The 1993 edition of the festival featured performances of 54 artists: [29]

1994

The 1994 edition of the festival featured performances of 38 artists: [30]

1995

The 1995 edition of the festival featured performances of 30 artists: [31]

1996

The 1996 edition of the festival featured performances of 45 artists: [32]

  • Al Di Meola
  • Al Jarreau
  • Bo Diddley
  • Carlos Santana
  • Chaka Khan
  • Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
  • David Sanborn
  • Dean Brown
  • Deep Purple
  • Elvis Costello
  • François Lindemann
  • Gabrielle
  • George Benson
  • George Duke
  • Greg Phillinganes
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Isaac Hayes
  • James Morrison (brass)
  • John McLaughlin
  • Keb' Mo'
  • Kenny Barron
  • Lenny White
  • Manu Katché
  • Marcus Miller
  • Maria Bethânia
  • McCoy Tyner
  • Mick Hucknall
  • Milton Nascimento
  • Oscar Peterson
  • Otis Rush
  • Paco De Lucia
  • Patti Austin
  • Phil Collins
  • Pierre Audetat
  • Quincy Jones
  • Richard Galliano
  • Simply Red
  • Sonny Emory
  • Stephan Eicher
  • Tony Bennett
  • Us3
  • Van Morrison
  • Wayne Shorter
  • ZZ Top
  • Zucchero

1997

The 1997 edition of the festival featured performances of 48 artists: [33]

1998

The 1998 edition of the festival featured performances of 43 artists: [34]

1999

The 1999 edition of the festival featured performances of 50 artists: [35]

  • Al Green
  • Alanis Morissette
  • Asher Selector
  • B.B. King
  • Baaba Maal
  • Ben Harper
  • Beverley Knight
  • Blondie
  • Bob James
  • Charles Lloyd
  • Chico Cesar
  • Chucho Valdés
  • Clark Terry
  • Claude Nobs
  • Daniela Mercury
  • David Sanborn
  • Dean Brown
  • Earl 16
  • Elba Ramalho
  • Elvis Costello
  • Fourplay
  • Fred Wesley
  • Gary Moore
  • George Duke
  • Gianna Nannini
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Ira Coleman
  • James Taylor
  • John McLaughlin
  • Larry Carlton
  • Lenny White
  • Manu Katché
  • Marianne Faithfull
  • Milton Nascimento
  • Natacha Atlas
  • Ney Matogrosso
  • Nils Landgren
  • Noa
  • R.E.M.
  • Rachelle Ferrell
  • Rickie Lee Jones
  • Robben Ford
  • Sonny Emory
  • Stanley Clarke
  • Terri Lyne Carrington
  • The Roots
  • Trilok Gurtu
  • Van Morrison
  • Zakir Hussain
  • dEUS

2000

The 2000 edition of the festival featured performances of 39 artists: [36]

2001

The 2001 edition of the festival featured performances of 51 artists: [37]

2002

The 2002 edition of the festival featured performances of 75 artists: [38]

2003

The 2003 edition of the festival featured performances of 60 artists: [39]

2004

The 2004 edition of the festival featured performances of 105 artists: [40]

2005

The 2005 edition of the festival featured performances of 110 artists: [41]

2006

The 2006 edition of the festival featured performances of 99 artists: [42]

2007

The 2007 edition of the festival featured performances of 84 artists: [43]

2008

The 2008 edition of the festival featured performances of 128 artists: [44]

2009

The 2009 edition of the festival featured performances of 136 artists: [45]

2010

The 2010 edition of the festival featured performances of 108 artists: [46]

2011

The 2011 edition of the festival featured performances of 142 artists: [47]

2012

The 2012 edition of the festival featured performances of 125 artists: [48]

2013

The 2013 edition of the festival featured performances of 117 artists: [49]

2014

The 2014 edition of the festival featured performances of 163 artists: [50]

2015

The 2015 edition of the festival featured performances of 158 artists: [51]

2016

The 2016 edition of the festival featured performances of 110 artists: [52]

2017

The 2017 edition of the festival featured performances of 66 artists: [53]

2018

The 2018 edition of the festival was held on June 29 to July 14. [54]

Auditorium StravinskiMontreux Jazz LabMontreux Jazz Club
29 June 2018
30 June 2018
1 July 2018
2 July 2018
3 July 2018
4 July 2018
5 July 2018
6 July 2018
7 July 2018
8 July 2018
9 July 2018
10 July 2018
11 July 2018
12 July 2018
13 July 2018
14 July 2018

2019

The 2019 edition of the festival saw Elton John offer a historic show at Saussaz Stadium before 15,000 people. This is the festival's first-ever stadium concert.

Auditorium StravinskiMontreux Jazz ClubMontreux Jazz Lab
28 June
—
29 June
Stade de la Saussaz
30 June
1 July
2 July
  • Chilly Gonzales
3 July
4 July
5 July
6 July
7 July
8 July
9 July
10 July
11 July
12 July
13 July
  • Columbine
  • L'Or du Commun
  • Suzane

2022

The 2022 edition marked the festival's return after two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [55]

Auditorium StravinskiMontreux Jazz Lab
1 July
2 July
3 July
4 July
5 July
6 July
7 July
8 July
9 July
10 July
11 July
12 July
13 July
14 July
15 July
16 July

2023

Auditorium StravinskiMontreux Jazz Lab
30 June
1 July
2 July
3 July
4 July
5 July
6 July
7 July
8 July
9 July
10 July
11 July
12 July
13 July
14 July
15 July

Artists with most performances

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10 times

References

  1. ↑ "Festival 1967 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  2. ↑ "Festival 1968 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  3. ↑ "Festival 1969 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  4. ↑ "Festival 1970 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  5. ↑ "Festival 1971 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  6. ↑ "Festival 1972 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  7. ↑ "Festival 1973 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  8. ↑ "Festival 1974 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  9. ↑ "Festival 1975 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  10. ↑ "Festival 1976 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  11. ↑ "Festival 1977 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  12. ↑ "Festival 1978 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  13. ↑ "Festival 1979 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  14. ↑ "Festival 1980 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  15. ↑ "Montreux Jazz Festival 1980".
  16. ↑ "Festival 1981 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  17. ↑ "Montreux Jazz Festival".
  18. ↑ "Festival 1982 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  19. ↑ "Festival 1983 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  20. ↑ "Festival 1984 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  21. ↑ "Festival 1985 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  22. ↑ "Festival 1986 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  23. ↑ "Festival 1987 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  24. ↑ "Festival 1988 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  25. ↑ "Festival 1989 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  26. ↑ "Festival 1990 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  27. ↑ "Festival 1991 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  28. ↑ "Festival 1992 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  29. ↑ "Festival 1993 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  30. ↑ "Festival 1994 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  31. ↑ "Festival 1995 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  32. ↑ "Festival 1996 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  33. ↑ "Festival 1997 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  34. ↑ "Festival 1998 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  35. ↑ "Festival 1999 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  36. ↑ "Festival 2000 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  37. ↑ "Festival 2001 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  38. ↑ "Festival 2002 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  39. ↑ "Festival 2003 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  40. ↑ "Festival 2004 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  41. ↑ "Festival 2005 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  42. ↑ "Festival 2006 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  43. ↑ "Festival 2007 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  44. ↑ "Festival 2008 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  45. ↑ "Festival 2009 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  46. ↑ "Festival 2010 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  47. ↑ "Festival 2011 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  48. ↑ "Festival 2012 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  49. ↑ "Festival 2013 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  50. ↑ "Festival 2014 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  51. ↑ "Festival 2015 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  52. ↑ "Festival 2016 artists" . Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  53. ↑ "Festival 2017 artists" . Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  54. ↑ "52th Montreux Jazz Festival 2018". Stadt Konzerte. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  55. ↑ "Montreux Jazz Festival Releases 2022 Lineup". Notion. June 6, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
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