Prince (July 6, 2009) Booked for Jazz Festival (July 6, 2009) – Abbotsford News Daily, Canada. News Report
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- Jul 6, 2009
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This Abbotsford News Daily article, published on Monday, July 6, 2009, announces Prince’s return to the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland for two performances on July 18, closing the event on the shores of Lake Geneva.
The report, credited to Reuters, confirms that tickets were expected to sell out rapidly, continuing the excitement surrounding Prince’s previous Montreux appearance two years earlier.
Publication: Abbotsford News Daily (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada) Date: July 6 2009
Country: Canada
The article recalls Prince’s 2007 Montreux performance, where tickets sold out in ten minutes and ended with a spontaneous 3 a.m. jam session.
Festival organizers described the upcoming shows as “even funkier this year,” confirming long‑standing rumours that the musician would perform twice. Supporting musicians Rhonda Smith, Renato Net, and John Blackwell were listed to join Prince on stage, with ticket prices set at $180 US (standing) and $443 US (seated).
Founder Claude Nobs humorously noted Prince’s backstage requests for popcorn and a specific American bottled water, recalling that he had to send someone across Geneva to find the exact brand.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Prince’s 2009 Montreux performances marked his third appearance at the prestigious jazz festival, blending funk, soul, and improvisation in a venue renowned for musical excellence.
The event underscored his enduring global appeal and his reputation for spontaneity and perfectionism — traits that defined his relationship with Montreux audiences.
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