FUN ALL NIGHT LONG

Diana Ross dazzles while young British stars Jade and Raye bring zest to Montreux Jazz Festival

- Roisin O'Connor

There are some significant debuts at the Montreux Jazz Festival this year. The first is Jade, the former Little Mix star turned solo artist who has fast-emerged as one of the UK's most exciting prospects. With hit singles such as "Angel of My Dreams" and "IT Girl", she has spun some of her darkest experiences in the industry as a member of the most successful girl group since The Spice Girls into sharp, witty and frequently surprising pop songs.

Speaking ahead of her performance on the Lake Stage, she admits to feeling somewhat intimidated by Montreux’s music pedigree. This is, after all, a festival that has played host to some of the greatest artists who ever lived: Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Marvin Gaye, Leonard Cohen, Prince...