Modern Jazz Quartet - Modern Jazz Quartet

The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Created in 1967 by Claude Nobs, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become over the years an essential event, generating fantastic stories and legendary performances. In its 50 year plus history, Montreux has hosted iconic performances by artists including Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Elton John and Stevie Wonder. This The Montreux Years installment offers up a showcase of some of The Modern Jazz Quartet's most iconic Montreux Jazz Festival live performances, recorded between 1985 and 1993. Remastered and presented on gatefold 180g vinyl 2LP with brand new liner notes, as well as rare photos from the festival.