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They All Came Out to Montreux

Season 1 · 3 episodes · Jun 19, 2022

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    Episode 1

    A Kid with a Dream

    Jun 19, 2022

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

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    Episode 2

    The Golden Years

    Jul 3, 2022

    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.

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    Episode 3

    Preserving the Legacy

    Jul 10, 2022

    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.