Бэк-вокалисты живут в мире, который находится позади света софитов. Их голоса приносят гармонию для самых великих групп в поп-музыке, но у нас обычно нет ни малейшего представления, кто эти певцы или о том, какую жизнь они вели до сих пор.
When an artist of the stature of Quincy Jones celebrates his 75th birthday you can be sure it's going to be quite a party. The main concert lasted over two and a half hours and the musicians then spilled out into the bars and cafes of Montreux with the music still going strong as the sun was coming up the next morning! Backing on all tracks provided by the Montreux In The Big Band conducted by Pepe Lienhard. Incredible line-up of artists including: Patti Austin, Petula Clark, Billy Cobham, Herbie Hancock, Mick Hucknall, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Angelique Kidjo, Beverley Knight, James Moody, Nana Mouskouri, Naturally 7, Paolo Nutini, Freda Payne, Lee Ritenour, Curtis Stigers and many more. Performing songs and music associated with Quincy Jones throughout his long career.
On July 15, 2004, Santana took to the stage in Montreux accompanied by a stunning line-up of guests to perform a concert of songs about peace and understanding that they dubbed "Hymns For Peace". Joining the regular Santana line-up in the band were Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Coltrane and Idrissa Diop with further guest appearances through the night from Angelique Kidjo, Barbara Morrison, Patti Austin, Sylver Sharp, Steve Winwood and Nile Rodgers.
Престон Такер был мечтателем и бунтовщиком, чей гений и передовой дизайн в производстве автомобилей угрожал благополучию могущественных индустриальных гигантов США и политиков, которые их защищали. Его нововведения 40-х годов, такие, как пристежные ремни, система вспрыска топлива и дисковые тормоза, используются и по сей день.
