List of performers at the Montreux Jazz Festival explained
__FORCETOC__This is a list of artists that have performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Artist performances by year
1967
The 1967 edition of the festival featured performances of three artists:
1968
The 1968 edition of the festival featured performances of four artists:
1969
The 1969 edition of the festival featured performances of seven artists:
1970
The 1970 edition of the festival featured performances of 11 artists:
1971
The 1971 edition of the festival featured performances of eleven artists:
1972
The 1972 edition of the festival featured performances of 15 artists:
1973
The 1973 edition of the festival featured performances of seven artists:
1974
The 1974 edition of the festival featured performances of 14 artists:
1975
The 1975 edition of the festival featured performances of 22 artists:
1976
The 1976 edition of the festival featured performances of 20 artists:
1977
The 1977 edition of the festival featured performances of 27 artists:
- Albert King
- Average White Band (AWB)
- Ben E. King
- Billy Cobham
- Bob James
- Bonnie Raitt
- Charles Mingus
- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
- Clark Terry
- Count Basie
- Dizzy Gillespie
- Earl Hines
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Etta James
- George Duke
- Herbie Mann
- Joe Pass
- John McLaughlin
- Klaus Doldinger
- Larry Coryell
- Monty Alexander
- Muddy Waters
- Oscar Peterson
- Paulinho Da Costa
- Rory Gallagher
- Shakti
- Stan Getz
- Stanley Clarke
- Zakir Hussain
1978
The 1978 edition of the festival featured performances of 20 artists:
1979
The 1979 edition of the festival featured performances of 20 artists:
1980
The 1980 edition of the festival featured performances of 20 artists:[1]
1981
The 1981 edition of the festival featured performances of 25 artists:[2]
1982
The 1982 edition of the festival featured performances of 22 artists:
1983
The 1983 edition of the festival featured performances of 21 artists:
1984
The 1984 edition of the festival featured performances of 22 artists:
1985
The 1985 edition of the festival featured performances of 16 artists:
1986
The 1986 edition of the festival featured performances of 33 artists:
1987
The 1987 edition of the festival featured performances of 24 artists:
1988
The 1988 edition of the festival featured performances of 34 artists:
1989
The 1989 edition of the festival featured performances of 32 artists:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Albert Collins
- Annie Lennox
- Arthur H
- Bobby McFerrin
- Buddy Guy
- Clark Terry
- Claude Nobs
- Earl Thomas
- Eric Clapton
- Gary Burton
- George Duke
- Gonzalo Rubalcaba
- Herbie Hancock
- Joe Cocker
- Makoto Ozone
- Mick Hucknall
- Pierre Audetat
- Quincy Jones
- Rachelle Ferrell
- Randy Crawford
- Rita Lee
- Simply Red
- Tony Joe White
- Tori Amos
- Tracy Chapman
- Wayne Shorter
1993
The 1993 edition of the festival featured performances of 54 artists:
1994
The 1994 edition of the festival featured performances of 38 artists:
1995
The 1995 edition of the festival featured performances of 30 artists:
- Arturo Sandoval
- B.B. King
- Baaba Maal
- Chaka Khan
- Christian McBride
- Dennis Chambers
- Dianne Reeves
- Dr. John
- Gal Costa
- Gary Moore
- George Benson
- Jacky Terrasson
- James Brown
- James Taylor
- Jamie Jones (All 4 One)
- Jamiroquai
- John McLaughlin
- João Bosco
- Keltic Possé
- Marianne Faithfull
- Monty Alexander
- Olodum
- Randy Crawford
- Randy Weston
- Salif Keita
- The Manhattan Transfer
- Tony Bennett
- Tuck & Patti
- Van Morrison
- Youssou N'Dour
1996
The 1996 edition of the festival featured performances of 45 artists:
- 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:
- Angélique Kidjo
- Bobby McFerrin
- Brad Mehldau
- Chick Corea
- Chico Cesar
- Chris Rea
- Chucho Valdés
- Claude Nobs
- Dave Holland
- David Sanborn
- Diana Krall
- Djavan
- Doug Wimbish
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer
- Eric Clapton
- Faithless
- Gary Burton
- Gary Moore
- George Duke
- Gilberto Gil
- Herbie Hancock
- Ira Coleman
- Jack DeJohnette
- Joe Sample
- John Scofield
- Jorge Ben Jor
- Joshua Redman
- Kronos Quartet
- Larry Carlton
- Larry Graham
- Lee Ritenour
- Madeleine Peyroux
- Makoto Ozone
- Marcus Miller
- Michael Rose
- Monty Alexander
- Patti Austin
- Pee Wee Ellis
- Rachelle Ferrell
- Ray Charles
- Robert Cray
- Sheryl Crow
- Sonny Emory
- Supertramp
- Van Morrison
- Ziggy Marley
1998
The 1998 edition of the festival featured performances of 43 artists:
1999
The 1999 edition of the festival featured performances of 50 artists:
- 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:
2001
The 2001 edition of the festival featured performances of 51 artists:
2002
The 2002 edition of the festival featured performances of 75 artists:
2003
The 2003 edition of the festival featured performances of 60 artists:
2004
The 2004 edition of the festival featured performances of 105 artists:
2005
The 2005 edition of the festival featured performances of 110 artists:
2006
The 2006 edition of the festival featured performances of 99 artists:
2007
The 2007 edition of the festival featured performances of 84 artists:
2008
The 2008 edition of the festival featured performances of 128 artists:
2009
The 2009 edition of the festival featured performances of 136 artists:
2010
The 2010 edition of the festival featured performances of 108 artists:
2011
The 2011 edition of the festival featured performances of 142 artists:
2012
The 2012 edition of the festival featured performances of 125 artists:
2013
The 2013 edition of the festival featured performances of 117 artists:
2014
The 2014 edition of the festival featured performances of 163 artists:
2015
The 2015 edition of the festival featured performances of 158 artists:
2016
The 2016 edition of the festival featured performances of 110 artists:
2017
The 2017 edition of the festival featured performances of 66 artists:[3]
2018
The 2018 edition of the festival was held on June 29 to July 14.[4]
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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.
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The 2022 edition marked the festival's return after two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
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2023
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Artists with most performances
27 times
- Herbie Hancock (1979, 1981, 1983, 19861994, 19961999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 20082012, 2014, 2015)
21 times
- B.B. King (1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1987, 19891991, 1993, 1995, 19972002, 20042006, 2009, 2011)
18 times
- George Duke (1976, 1977, 19861989, 19911993, 19962001, 2005, 2006, 2009)
- John McLaughlin (1974, 19761978, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 20092012, 2015)
- Van Morrison (1974, 1980, 1984, 1989, 1990, 19941999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014)
17 times
- Al Jarreau (1976, 19791981, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2015)
16 times
- George Benson (1986, 19881991, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015)
15 times
- David Sanborn (1981, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2009, 2011, 2015)
14 times
- Monty Alexander (1976, 1977, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1988, 19931995, 1997, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014)
13 times
- Gilberto Gil (1978, 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2015)
- John Scofield (1975, 1976, 19841986, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2014)
- Stanley Clarke (1972, 1977, 1980, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- Wayne Shorter (1976, 1979, 1986, 1988, 19901992, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2011, 2014)
12 times
- Chick Corea (1972, 1979, 1981, 1988, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2008, 20102012, 2015)
11 times
- Clark Terry (1969, 1970, 19751978, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1999)
- Claude Nobs (1980, 1982, 1983, 19901992, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2009, 2011)
- Joe Sample (1982, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2013)
- Klaus Doldinger (1972, 19751977, 1980, 1984, 1993, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010)
- Randy Crawford (1981, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1995, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013)
10 times
- Billy Cobham (19741978, 19811983, 1998, 2010)
- Bobby McFerrin (1982, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2012)
- Buddy Guy (1974, 1978, 1983, 1992, 1998, 2002, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Montreux Jazz Festival 1980.
- Web site: Montreux Jazz Festival.
- Web site: Festival 2017 artists. December 29, 2017.
- Web site: 52th Montreux Jazz Festival 2018. Stadt Konzerte. May 7, 2022.
- Web site: Montreux Jazz Festival Releases 2022 Lineup. Notion. June 6, 2022. May 11, 2024.
