They All Came Out to Montreux

Season 1

2022 • 3 Episodes

Episodes

A Kid with a Dream - They All Came Out to Montreux

1. A Kid with a Dream

June 19, 2022

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

The Golden Years - They All Came Out to Montreux

2. The Golden Years

July 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.

Preserving the Legacy - They All Came Out to Montreux

3. Preserving the Legacy

July 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.