Sam Ryder
The 32-year-old British singer-songwriter is the shooting star of the year. As a participant (and runner-up) of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, he reached an audience of unprecedented size. Before that, Ryder had played in various bands, wrote songs and lived in Hawaii for a while, where he ran a vegan coffee shop. During lockdown, Sam Ryder began to post covers of famous pop songs, attracting the attention of prominent fans like Alicia Keys, Sia and Elton John. In 2021, this led to a recording deal with Parlophone, which also released his most popular song, ‘Space Man’.
Time: Wednesday, 6 July, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Terrasse ibis MUSIC
Blue Lab Beats
London’s production duo Blue Lab Beats are in hot demand right now. When it comes to their music, producer NK-OK and multi-instrumentalist Mr. DM have an unequivocal mind-set and lifestyle. They merge vibes and elements from jazz, hip hop, soul, funk, R&B and boom rap into what they call their ‘Jazztronica’ music. They burst upon the scene with releases on legendary jazz label ‘Blue Note Records’, where they have now made their full-length debut with the album ‘Motherland Journey’.
Time: Thursday, 7 July, 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Memphis supported by Julius Baer
TSHA
London-based emerging artist TSHA had an incredible year in 2021. Tipped by everyone from Annie Mac to Bonobo to Gorillaz and widely played by British radio stations, she has been hailed as "future artist’ or ‘club superstar DJ". Touring almost incessantly, she has now released her latest single, ‘Boyz’, on prominent indie label ‘Ninja Tune’. TSHA’s club music is multi-layered and game-changing. That’s why artists such as Foals or Lianne La Havas have brought her in as a remixer. The Montreux Jazz Festival selected TSHA as an up-and-coming Spotlight Artist.
Time: Thursday, 7 July, 0:00 a.m.
Location: Ipanema
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Tigran Hamasyan
To mark the 15th anniversary of the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation, various musicians who are supported by the foundation have been invited to a special event. Among them is the phenomenal pianist Tigran Hamasyan. He dazzles with a stunning mix of brilliant technique, complex rhythms and idiosyncratic harmonies, meshing jazz and progressive rock with the sounds of his native Armenia. Hamasyan has won numerous awards, among them the German Jazz Prize in the category ‘Artist of the Year – international’. His new album ‘StandArt’ features highly original interpretations of well-known jazz standards.
Time: Friday, 8 July, 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Memphis supported by Julius Baer
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MJF Spotlight Nights
8 July, Yendry
Yendry Cony Fiorentino aka Yendry is a Dominican-Italian singer-songwriter. She first came to prominence in 2012 in Italy, where she participated in the sixth edition of X Factor Italy and won herself a recording deal with Sony Music Italy.
9 July, Sam Tompkins
Singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins from Brighton, UK has lived a full life already, and he is only 25. His solid experience was noticed by superstar Justin Bieber, who called him his ‘new favourite artist’, and he also counts Elton John and Bastille among his fans.
10 July, RIOPY
Jean-Philippe Rio-Py, known professionally as RIOPY, is a French-born British pianist and composer. Self-taught since a very young age he has performed in many prestigious venues and has released several albums. His music is categorised as contemporary classical.
Time: Friday, 8 until Sunday, 10 July, every night at 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lisztomania
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Emile Londonien House Party
The French trio Emile Londonien, consisting of Matthieu Drago (drums), Nils Boyny (synth) and Théo Tritsch (bass), hails from Strasbourg in Alsace, France. Musically speaking, they travel between jazz, broken beat and house music. Their music has helped establish ties to London, where they have also appeared. Their latest and very engaging single ‘Skylight’ has been released on the ‘Omezis’ label this year.
Time: Sunday, 10 July, 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Memphis supported by Julius Baer