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Jazz à Vienne celebrates late Miles Davis for 45th edition

Jazz à Vienne celebrates late Miles Davis for 45th edition

Summary

The 45th Jazz à Vienne festival is taking place in Vienne, France. The event honors jazz musician Miles Davis, who was born 100 years ago and performed at the festival four times. Several well-known artists are headlining, including Jon Batiste and Buena Vista Social Club.

Key Facts

  • Jazz à Vienne is a music festival held in Vienne, southeastern France.
  • The 2026 festival is the 45th edition of the event.
  • It celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of jazz legend Miles Davis.
  • Miles Davis performed at this festival four times during his lifetime.
  • Headliners include Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, Buena Vista Social Club, and Jeff Mills.
  • A Cameroonian band named Akutuk performed a concert in a swimming pool to honor their cultural ties to water.
  • New Orleans trumpeter James Andrews led a street parade during the festival.
  • The festival highlights jazz and its cultural impact through live performances and special events.
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