Stars perform at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival

Canadian singer Nikki Yanofsky performs during a show organized by U.S. music producer Quincy Jones at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at the 10 free venues during the sixteen-day long festival.[Photo/Agencies]

(From 2nd L to R) Canadian singer Nikki Yanofsky, nine-year old U.S. pianist and composer Emily Bear, U.S. singer Patti Austin and U.S. jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding are introduced by U.S. music producer Quincy Jones (L) for a "all girls" jam session at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at the 10 free venues during the sixteen-day long festival.[Photo/Agencies]

U.S. music producer Quincy Jones (L) and Montreux Jazz Festival founder Claude Nobs speak during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at the ten free venues during the sixteen-day long festival. The festival runs from July 1 to 16.[Photo/Agencies]