Mathieu Jaton, chief executive officer of the Montreux Jazz Festival, talks to swissinfo.ch about the nerves and excitement surrounding this year’s historic programme. swissinfo.ch: This is the 50th anniversary. You were also here for the 30th and 40th celebrations. What’s make this year so special? Mathieu Jaton: It’s very rare to have a festival celebrating its 50th anniversary. Montreux is in my heart and stomach. I’ve spent 22 years working here as a staff member. When I started the press conference today I felt very moved. Claude [Nobs] passed away in 2013 and he was always telling me: ‘I’m really looking forward to the 50th anniversary’. He’s not here today but I really feel him especially as we are holding the press conference at his house, where he was born and brought artists and cooked for them, people like David Bowie. Claude used to DJ here for parties until 5am. swissinfo.ch: What are the highlights of this year’s programme for you? M.J.: It’s hard …
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