Od svojih skromnih početaka 1982, festival je tokom godina privlačio sve veći spisak veličina džeza iz cijelog svijeta, uključujući Raya Charlesa, Brazilian Girls, Marshala Allena, Cubanismo, BB Kinga, Antony Braxton, Gotan Project, Ala di Meolu, DD Jacksona, Sierra Maestru, Rabiha Abou-Khalila, Tonija Kitanovskog, Youssou N'Doura i Mariu Joao.
From its humble beginnings in 1982, the festival, has, over the years, attracted a growing list of jazz greats from around the world, including Ray Charles, Brazilian Girls, Marshal Allen, Cubanismo, BB King, Antony Braxton, Gotan Project, Al di Meola, DD Jackson, Sierra Maestra, Rabih Abou-Khalil, Toni Kitanovski, Youssou N'Dour and Maria Joao.