Montreux Jazz Festival opens 2 July 2011
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“Montreux is known for special meetings of stars,” Swiss fan David Pittet said as the lights went on to mark the opening of the 45th edition of the Montreux jazz festival on 2 July 2011. Then the legendary Mexican-born American Carlos Santana, dressed white head to toe with his black curls touching his shoulders, appeared on stage along with John McLaughlin. The two legendary guitarists kicked off the concert with a spiritual note from the 1960s and 70s. They performed tunes by John Coltrane, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin, including among others, the soul-searching “The Life Divine” the acoustic version of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven”. The concert climaxed with Miles Davis’ Black Satin and John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”. |
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Montreux never ceases to surprise and delight. It seems fitting, though, the big takeaway from the concert is less the superb quality of the music than Santana’s sharing with us when he said “at this point in our lives, it is all about perception…. So make a conscious choice to make every day the best day of your life.” Like his music, these words will leave an indelible signature for the rest of our lives. Original text Youtube: |
Montreux Jazz Festival opens 2 July 2011