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 vinyl 2LP-set showcases some of Monty Alexander's iconic Montreux performances in 1993, 1995, 1997, 2014 and 2016. Issued here on superior audiophile heavy weight 180g vinyl 2LP with brand new liner notes and rare photos from his Montreux shows.