The Montreux Dream: the Story of Montreux Jazz Festival (DVD)

The Montreux Dream, 1999
Duration : 125 minutes

An documentary produced in 1999 that serves as a tribute to Montreux Jazz Festival founder and promoter Claude Nobs as well as the great artists that participate in this most respected of concert gatherings in the world.
"The Montreux Dream" follows Nobs as he books, entertains and performs with stars as diverse as Peter Buck (REM), Bette Midler, George Duke, the late Miles Davis, Beverley Knight and B.B. King. Director Christopher Swann has assembled a love letter and lasting tribute through archival footage (Aretha Franklin in her prime) and performances of this treasured event.
The DVD also features an invaluable workshop with "The King Of The Blues" teaching about what it takes to play the blues with his inimitable, lovable personality showing total respect for his craft.