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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.
Sep 6, 2019 · Considered the grandfather of jazz violinists, Stéphane Grappelli 1908 – 1997 was a French violinist who had a long, prolific career spanning into his late 80’s, and founded one of the first all-string jazz groups, the Quintette du Hot Club de France.
May 17, 2018 · Recognition and Collaboration. Selected discography. Sources. The only virtuoso violinist in jazz history to inspire four generations of musicians, Stephane Grappelli has achieved international renown as much for his longevity as a public performer as for his distinctive improvisatory style.
STÉPHANE GRAPPELLI: «Stardust» - Black Lion, 1973 [00:04] - 01. Stardust – take 1 (Carmichael) [04:05] - 02. The Nearness of You – take 7 (Carmichael & Washing...
Dec 1, 1997 · Stéphane Grappelli. French violinist whose longevity and graceful style made him one of the instrument's greatest exponents in jazz history. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY:
Jul 25, 2003 · Jazz musician Stephane Grappelli's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Jun 27, 2008 · In an archival show from 1990, Piano Jazz celebrates the centennial of Stephane Grappelli, one of the jazz world's greatest violinists. Grappelli first found fame in France with Django...
Dec 2, 1997 · Stephane Grappelli, the elfin, witty and urbane jazz violinist best known for his role in founding the Quintet of the Hot Club of France, died yesterday in a Paris clinic. He was 89 and lived...
Apr 27, 2010 · Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, it was first popularized by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Hear five songs from the genre's founders and modern jazz...
Stephane Grappelli is a legendary jazz violinist (ranking alongside Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith and Stuff Smith as one the three greats of pre-bop). His perseverance and enthusiastic playing helped establish the violin’s status as a jazz instrument.
