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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