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	Montreux Jazz Festival - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is held annually in early July in Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva.
		The festival originally was a pure jazz festival, but it opened up in the 1970s and today presents artists of nearly every imaginable music style.
		Quincy Jones coproduced the festival from 1991 to 1993.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montreux_Jazz_Festival (691 words)

	Montreux jazz festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The acid jazz, festival de jazz cannot be jazz dance or montreal jazz festival is the same as soul jazzjazz piano.
		montreux jazz festival, history of jazz is not new orleans jazz fest, orleans jazz festival (paris jazz) new orleans jazz festival.
		modern jazz, jazz records etc. jazz and heritage is not pori jazz, chicago jazz of jazz blues, soul jazz.
	jazz.searchdjmusic.com /montreux-jazz-festival.html (333 words)

	Montreux_Jazz_Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		It is not to be confused with the also well-known Montreal Jazz Festival (Le Festival International de Jazz de Montréal), an annual event held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
		The expansion that began in the 1980s continued in the 1990s and the 2000s — Montreux definitely transformed from a jazz festival into a world music festival.
		The concert database (http://www.montreuxsounds.com/) of the Montreux Jazz Festival
	www.exoticfelines.com /search.php?title=Montreux_Jazz_Festival (688 words)

	Montreux Jazz festival music festival Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Montreux’s star-studded Jazz Festival – featuring world-famous artists from REM to B.B. King – takes place in early July and covers the gamut of music from around the world, these days only loosely committed to formal jazz.
		Montreux’s other big jamboree is late April’s Golden Rose Television Festival (Rose d’Or), for which swarms of media folk descend on the town.
		The classical Festival International de Musique, at venues in Montreux and Vevey, runs through August and September; for tickets, check www.montreux-festival.com or call 021/966 80 25 well in advance.
	switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/lake_geneva/montreux.festivals.html (234 words)

	LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
		His talent is legendary in the jazz world - his groundbreaking compositions, use of multiple harmonies and immediately recognizable sound puts him in a league of his own.
		Britain’s Ian Shaw is undoubtedly also the real deal when it comes to jazz singing – he swings his way through jazz standards with consummate ease and invention and also delves into a ballad lyric to give it fresh life.
		Inspired by the jazz greats and incorporating the influences of contemporary RandB, hip hop and reggae, Courtney’s success has been built on bringing jazz to the widest possible audience.
	www.ciaotravel.com /2003%20london%20program.htm (1236 words)

	JazzonJazz.com - Montreux Jazz Festival
		Having recognised the ever increasing demand for more live Jazz, in 1994 the first independent festival was held.
		Although Jazz in name, throughout the duration of its three weeks many genres are covered.
		Located in and around a dozen different venues in the centre of exotic Istanbul, the festival offers a fantastic opportunity for music loving culture vultures to grab a large slice of both.
	www.jazzonjazz.com /festivals/turkey.istanbul.htm (103 words)

	Just Random Thoughts: Montreux Jazz Festival
		But, actually Montreux jazz festival is a very famous event, now in it's 38th year.
		Went into some indoor jazz showings, which were free.
		Vocal jazz is pretty different, which various sounds, and some words which I din't understand.
	www.cs.rice.edu /~santa/blogger/2004/07/montreux-jazz-festival.html (487 words)

	Detroit International Jazz Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The 26th Annual Detroit International Jazz Fest is takin' it to the streets - Woodward, to be exact -adding MORE stages and MORE music.
		The Annual Detroit International Jazz Festival, founded in 1980 by Detroit Renaissance, today ranks as "The Largest Free Jazz Festival in North America." Last year, more then 500,000 people came downtown on Labor Day Weekend to see 1000 musicians and over 100 performances at Hart Plaza on the historic Detroit Riverfront.
		Each year, the Jazz Festival showcases widely known international stars, significant new and emerging artists, plus the region's and the city's top professionals and award-wining high school and college groups from around the state.
	www.detroitjazzfest.com (333 words)

	34th Montreux Jazz Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Continuing its supporting role in the Montreux Jazz Festival, Meyer Sound will provide a wide array of its pro-audio products in its 13th year as a festival sponsor, supplying more than 350 Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeaker systems which will be integrated into every festival venue.
		For commentary from Montreux Jazz Festival's FOH mixers, monitor mixers and other pro-audio technical staff, check back regularly from July 7-22.
		System Designs Discover what goes into the Montreux Jazz Festival pro-audio system designs as Meyer Sound takes a look at four PA systems at the festival and gives you a visual rendering and technical perspective of the venues.
	www.meyersound.com /events/montreux/2000/index.htm (370 words)

	AskOxford: Montreux Jazz Festival
		The history of the Montreux Jazz Festival is closely linked to one man, Claude Nobs, a local of the Swiss Riviera and the creator of this major event, who over the last 35 years has managed to bring to his native town some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century.
		Mr Nobs, the son of a nurse and a baker, was born in 1936 very near Montreux in the little town of Territet.
		For indeed contrary to many European summer festivals, that try to inscribe themselves in the 'Woodstock tradition' of long-haired students the Montreux Jazz Festival likes to retain an aura of glamour.
	www.askoxford.com /languages/culturevulture/france/montreux (508 words)

	34th Montreux Jazz Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Year 2000 marks a moment in festival history as the 34th Montreux Jazz Festival continues to set the standard as one of Europe's leading music festivals.
		With an awe-inspiring lineup of more than 50 artists and musicians performing live at one of 10 venues, the festival is expected to attract in excess of a quarter-of-a-million visitors from around the globe over the duration of the 16-day event, held from July 7-22.
		From Miles Davis Hall and Stravinski Auditorium to Festival-Off and the Montreux Jazz Café, attendees will have an opportunity to listen to some of the world's leading artists on the latest Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeaker systems.
	www.meyersound.com /events/montreux/2000 (370 words)

	Jazz festival gets new name, interim adviser during search - 2/17/00
		The official monicker of the 20-year-old festival was changed Wednesday to reflect the pure jazz vision of Detroit's annual Labor Day weekend affair -- and not incidentally to avoid paying a fee to that other festival in Montreux, Switzerland, for the use of its name.
		Meanwhile, the Swiss festival has generated a world tour under its banner and has started charging a franchise fee for the use of its name, Vigilant says.
		The Ford Detroit festival will continue a national search for a new artistic director to succeed Jim Dulzo, who resigned in December after guiding the event for six years.
	www.detnews.com /2000/entertainment/0002/17/02170045.htm (267 words)

	Montreux Jazz Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		One Saturday we took a train up to Montreux for the famous jazz festival.
		The lovely view of Montreux from the roof.
		It didn't seem much like jazz, but it was fun, and the food was yummy...
	www.sccs.swarthmore.edu /users/02/lisal/cern/pics/11_misc/montreux.html (230 words)

	Shure Headlines at 37th Annual Montreux Jazz Festival
		As far as festivals go, this is one of the most demanding.
		In addition to the various festival performances, this marks the first year of the Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition.
		As in years past, Montreux's Jazz Club and workshops will be part of the mix as well, along with piano, saxophone, and voice competitions.
	www.shure.com /news/pressreleases/pr-montreux_071103.html (395 words)

	35th Annual Montreux Jazz Festival
		Jack Kontney, Shure Director of Public Relations, is attending the 35th annual Festival, July 6 - 21, 2001, overseeing Shure's interests as Official Microphone and Wireless System Provider, and will continue to update this section with photo documentation of the many events.
		For more information, on Shure's relationship with the Montreux Jazz Festival, be sure to read the full press release.
		The main streetside entry to the Montreux Jazz Festival, the locally famous Rose d'Or next to the Centre de Congress and les Expositions.
	www.shure.com /news/pressreleases/montreux_photos_0701.html (180 words)

	Montreux Jazz Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A passionate jazz fan and a visionary, Claude Nobs created the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1967 when he was working for the tourist office.
		In 1977, the Festival took place over a record 23 days, offering an eclectic programme that was to set the pattern for years to come.
		Claude Nobs’ flair, enthusiasm and open-mindedness rapidly enabled the Festival to acquire a unique international dimension.
	www.montreuxjazz.com /historique/index_en.aspx (94 words)

	CNN.com - WorldBeat - Montreux Jazz Festival - July 28, 2000
		MONTREUX, Switzerland (CNN) -- For two weeks each summer, the shores of Lake Geneva are flooded with musicians and music fans who travel from across the world to experience the Montreux Jazz Festival.
		The Montreux festival sprung from a far more humble beginning - the desire to bolster tourism.
		The Montreux Jazz Festival this year ran July 7-22, and WorldBeat was there to catch the biggest and brightest performances -- everything from shows by old pros like B.B. King to young heartthrobs like D'Angelo.
	archives.cnn.com /2000/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/28/wb.montreaux.fest (475 words)

	JAZZ BANK Jacques Straessle Photographer The most extraordinary anthology portraits of famous jazzmen, on the bill of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		JAZZ BANK Jacques Straessle Photographer The most extraordinary anthology portraits of famous jazzmen, on the bill of the MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL in 25 years.
		He founded his own advertising agency and decided to exercise the profession of independent photographer at the same time.
		In 1976 he lay the cornerstone for his grand idea: snap the most prestigious jazzmen of the Montreux Jazz Festival, whom he would immortalise backstage.
	www.jazzbank.ch /jazzbank/jacques.html (167 words)

	Virtuosic Saxophones: Montreux Jazz Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Jazz lovers also benefit from inspired performances from the other three finalists: Jamie Oehlers, Mark Small and Walter Smith.
		Jazz producers have long believed, in error, that the vibe of a live audience and the subtleties of jazz performance can be technically captured by a bare minimum of electronics.
		The International Association of Jazz Education (IAJE) would be wise to sponsor and distribute this DVD in the future.
	www.allaboutjazz.com /php/article.php?id=234 (700 words)

	The 1999 Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival Schedule (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A Montreux first: Pianist-arranger Johnny Allen revives his late swing era and jump-band charts from the days when Paradise Valley, Detroit's legendary fl entertainment district, was the hippest destination in the city.
		Detroit's Contemporary Jazz Quintet made a fleeting splash on the national scene with a pair of Blue Note LPs in the '60s.
		A long-awaited Montreux debut by Lateef, the Detroiter who was the first to bring Asian and Middle Eastern instruments and rhythms to jazz in the '50s.
	www.freep.com /fun/music/qjlist3.htm (1176 words)

	eBay - montreux jazz, DVD, CDs items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Norman Granz' Jazz in Montreux - Tommy Flanagan Trio...
		Norman Granz' Jazz in Montreux - Jazz at the Philhar...
		Norman Granz' Jazz in Montreux - Jazz at the Philharmon
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=montreux+jazz&newu=1&... (502 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Forget the cliché of snow and bobsled runs...southern Switzerland is known for its palm trees and tropical flowers warmed by Mediterranean winds.
		Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera, is one of Europe's hottest summer resorts, especially during...
		Montreux's magical natural beauty, renown Swiss hospitality and incredible jazz scene will make your Jazz Europe vacation a dream come true.
	www.ciaotravel.com /mxmain.html (149 words)

	Montreux Jazz Festival - netlexikon
		Das Montreux Jazz Festival ist ein jährlich im Juli stattfindendes, weltweit renommiertes Musikfestival in der Schweizer Stadt Montreux (VD) am Genfersee.
		Gegründet 1967 vom damaligen stellvertretenden Direktor des Fremdenverkehrsvereins von Montreux Claude Nobs entwickelte sich das Montreux Jazz Festival bald zu einem der wichtigsten Musikfestivals Europas.
		Artikel zum Stichwort "Montreux Jazz Festival" bei Ebay.de
	www.lexikon-definition.de /Montreux-Jazz-Festival.html (261 words)

	Montreux Jazz Festival more than jazz - (United Press International) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Montreux, Switzerland, Apr. 12 (UPI) -- The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland is not just about jazz any more, it has signed top rock, R&B and blues acts as well.
		Rock stars such as Alice Cooper, Brian Wilson, Elvis Costello, Garbage, Velvet Revolver, Kasabian and Queens of the Stone Age are scheduled for the 16-day July festival, the BBC reported Tuesday.
		"The jazz festival hasn't been a jazz festival for many, many years," a spokeswoman for the festival said.
	www.washtimes.com /upi-breaking/20050412-065513-7028r.htm (150 words)

	Montreux Jazz Festival-1999 (Detroit Metro Times) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		is a long time for a jazz festival.
		Presented here are a few special features to enhance your enjoyment of the 1999 Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival...a profile of former Detroit scenester Yusef Lateef; a trip down memory lane by four Metro Times jazzheads; and a Web-exclusive photo gallery of festivals gone by.
		His is perhaps the most anticipated performance of this year's festival...
	www.metrotimes.com /19/48/Features/Montreux.htm (175 words)

	Montreux Jazz Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The 32nd Festival scored another success with the public, attracting some 200 000 visitors in all.
		The 'small' Festival hall was also graced with big names such as Les McCann, Billy Cobham, George Duke and The Corrs.
		Lastly, let us not forget Festival Off, the two boats, Samba and Salsa, the Montreux Jazz Café, the workshops and the acoustic concerts.
	www.montreuxjazz.com /historique/affiche_1998_en.aspx (84 words)

	Montreux Jazz Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Célèbre festival, chaque année durant la 1re quinzaine de juillet.
		Montreux Jazz Café (entrée libre): DJs, concerts, jam-sessions jusqu'au bout de la nuit, interdit aux moins de 18 ans.
		40e Montreux Jazz Festival: du 30 juin au 15 juillet 2006
	www.swiss-riviera.com /mjf (50 words)

	.:\|:. Montreux Jazz Festival 1996 .:\|:. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Jazz Passengers with Elvis Costello & Debbie Harry
		with jazz passengers: swim to me (elvis vocal) - aubergine (elvis vocal) - don't you go away mad (elvis & debbie duet) [incomplete] - the tide is high (debbie vocal) - with attractions: little atoms - opportunity - clown strike - with steve nieve: long honeymoon - veronica
		Notes: Elvis was a busy cat this day, performing sets with Debbie Harry and Jazz Passengers, his own band the Attractions (including a couple with only Steve Nieve), and the Brodsky Quartet.
	www.geocities.com /l_elvis_cool_j/mjf96.htm (88 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| Music \| Rock stars headline jazz festival
		Rock legends Alice Cooper, Brian Wilson and Elvis Costello will be among the stars at this year's Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in July.
		In a line-up also heavy on pop, R&B, soul and blues, 79-year-old pianist Oscar Peterson is the biggest name from the jazz world.
		"The jazz festival hasn't been a jazz festival for many, many years," a spokeswoman said.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/entertainment/music/4437505.stm (189 words)

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