The founder of the Montreux Jazz Festival has died at the age of 76 following a skiing accident.
It is with deepest sadness that the Montreux Jazz Festival has announced the death of Claude Nobs. He passed away peacefully on January 10 at Lausanne University Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. The funeral will take place in the closest of circles. The dates for musical memorial services in Montreux, New York and London will be announced later.