Montreux Jazz Festival has announced the release of more than 50 performances from across its 54-year history, including sets by Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Johnny Cash and James Brown.
“During this unprecedented time, fans will have the chance to experience iconic performances by some of theihttps://www.nme.com/artists/nina-simone?ampr favourite artists from their living rooms,” reads a press statement, “including rare concerts from ‘The Godfather of Soul’ James Brown, who played Montreux Jazz Festival in 1981 and the legendary Nina Simone in 1976. Fans will also be able to enjoy Johnny Cash’s 1994 Live at Montreux performance, as well as the ground-breaking hip hop group RUN DMC’s electrifying show in 2001.”
35 performances are available now via via Stingray Qello platform.
