I had the chance to be at the Montreux Jazz Festival on Thursday, July 17, with my friend Manu, the CEO of Boomerang. This year, Manu has chosen the concert and wanted to see Alicia Keys. I haven’t really known Alicia, excepted the 3 hits everybody knows ;-)
And what for a great surprise! The concert was just fantastic! First, Alicia was introduced very nicely by … Mister Quincy Jones himself. Wow, what for an honor! Absolutely great band and musicians, extremely soul and “motown” oriented, less “over-produced” than in her albums. Alicia Keys is really a marvelous singer, with a lot of good energy. And a special mention for her groove. Come on!!!
© Lionel Flusin © Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation
© Lionel Flusin © Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation
© Lionel Flusin © Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation
So, if you have the opportunity to see and listen to Alicia Keys at a concert, do not hesitate!