YES is one of the most innovating and efficient rock band ever, its musical career lasts over 50 years. In 2003 only, the band appears for the first time at the Montreux Jazz Festival, although the band has been deeply attached to Montreux during the previous years. The Jazz festival performance was a triumphal evening, described as such both by the band members and the audience, and probably their best ever filmed concert.

YES played a gig at the Montreux Golden Rose Festival, April 24th and 25th 1969 and a concert at the Montreux Casino December 2nd 1969 this is when they met Patrick Moraz for the first time. YES recorded frequently at the Mountain Studios. For example Sept-Oct-Nov 1976 to record “Going For The One”. On the album figures "Montreux’s Theme," a group composition recorded during the band’s stint at theMountain Studios part of which Steve Howe sometimes uses in his solos. Also included is "Vevey," with Jon on harp and Rick on church organ, this piece was recorded on 23rd February 1978 at the church “Temple St.-Vincent” in Vevey. Rick lived in Vevey for a while, his neighbour being none other than David Bowie. It’s in the Mountain Studios during the recordings for “Going For The One” that he met Danielle Corminboeuf, who soon afterwards became the second Mrs Wakeman and who gave Rick his third son Benjamin.