The Monterey Jazz Festival Digital Collection at Stanford University chronicles the longest running jazz festival in the world. Founded in 1958 in the seaside city of Monterey, California, the festival has hosted most of the world's great jazz players. On the home page simply click play to listen to a classic performance by Billie Holiday at the 1958 festival. Other offerings include an inspired improvisation from the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet and a classic drum arrangement from Tito Puente, among many, many others. A great way to explore the site is by clicking on Collection Highlights, where listeners can delve into Historic Performances, Jazz Educational Programs, and learn about The Festival Firsthand: Oral Histories and Interviews.