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Stephane GrappelliStéphane Grappelli Stéphane Grappelli French jazz violinist (1908–1997) Stéphane Grappelli ( French pronunciation: [stefan ɡʁapɛli]; 26 January 1908 – 1 December 1997) was a French jazz violinist. He is best known as a founder of the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934. It was one of the first all-string jazz bands. He has been called "the grandfather of jazz violinists" and continued playing concerts around the world well into his eighties.[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Stéphane Grappelli Grappelli in 1976, by Allan Warren Background information Born (1908-01-26)26 January 1908 Paris, France Died 1 December 1997(1997-12-01) (aged 89) Paris, France Genres Swing, continental jazz, gypsy jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Violin, piano, saxophone, accordion… (Source: Wikipedia)
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