Alicia Keys at the Montreux Jazz Festival

I had the chance to be at the Montreux Jazz Festival on Thursday, July 17, with my friend Manu, the CEO of Boomerang. This year, Manu has chosen the concert and wanted to see Alicia Keys. I haven’t really known Alicia, excepted the 3 hits everybody knows ;-)

And what for a great surprise! The concert was just fantastic! First, Alicia was introduced very nicely by … Mister Quincy Jones himself. Wow, what for an honor! Absolutely great band and musicians, extremely soul and “motown” oriented, less “over-produced” than in her albums. Alicia Keys is really a marvelous singer, with a lot of good energy. And a special mention for her groove. Come on!!!

 

© Lionel Flusin © Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation

© Lionel Flusin © Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation

© Lionel Flusin © Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation

So, if you have the opportunity to see and listen to Alicia Keys at a concert, do not hesitate!

Montreux Jazz Festival - Alicia Keys

As usual (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007), we are going to the Jazz Montreux Festival this year. We will have the chance to listen to Alicia Keys (seems to be already sold-out):

Nine-time Grammy Awards winner Alicia Keys is back in Montreux after the release of her 3rd album: As I Am. Her 2004 show already seduced the audience of the Auditorium Stravinski. Since 2001, she has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. One of the few artists who can capture an old-school vibe and make if feel refreshingly new, Alicia tackles this feat once again with this new album.

The program this year is absolutely fantastic! Some examples:

• Al Jarreau
• Buddy Guy
• Gilberto Gil
• Herbie Hancock
• Katie Melua
• Leonard Cohen (!)
• Paul Simon
• Quincy Jones
• Robert Cray
• ....

If you cannot find something interesting in this program, you should perhaps buy new ears ;-)

Music I am listening to...

I have just bought 3 CDs in the last days. Three CD in 3 completely different styles, but the three are really great. Highly recommended!

 

 

If you should chose one, buy Duffy! Absolutely great. She is coming from Wales. A mix between Motown and Carmel (your remember her?), with a profound "Black" voice and groove. I love her music!