On July 14th 2008 the cream of musical talent turned up to serenade "Q" on this very special occasion. To fete the musician and mega-producer, the main concert lasted over two and a half hours, and the musicians then spilled out into the bars and cafes of Montreux with the music still going strong as the sun was coming up the next morning.

178 minutes

Backing on all tracks provided by the Montreux In The House Band: Greg Phillinganes (keyboards), David Delhomme (keyboards), Paul Jackson Jr. (guitar), Nathan East (bass), John Robinson (drums), Paulinho da Costa (percussion) Accompanied by the Swiss Army Big Band conducted by Pepe Lienhard. Performers include Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, Stevie Woods, Rahsaan Patterson, James Moody, John Robinson, Freda Payne, Joe Sample, Mick Hucknall, Ledisi, Al Jarreau, Larry Williams, Petula Clark, Paolo Nutini, Franco Ambrosetti, Nana Mouskouri, James Morrison, Chaka Khan, Tobias Preisig, Patrice Rushen, Toots Thielemans, Lee Ritenour, Naturally 7, Angelique Kidjo, Curtis Stigers, Gabi Goldberg, Dorothea Lorene, Kent Stetler, Billy Cobham, Monty Alexander, Beverley Knight, Nils Landgren, and Eahsaan Patterson.