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 180g vinyl 2LP-set showcases some of Chick Corea's remarkable Montreux Jazz Festival performances in 1981, 1988, 1993, 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2010. Issued here on superior audiophile heavy weight vinyl with brand new liner notes and rare photos from his Montreux shows.