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Jul 25, 2003 · Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. Stephane Grappelli (originally surname was spelled with a 'Y') would have earned himself a place in Jazz History books if only for his important role in the Quintette of the Hot Club of France, featuring the dazzling virtuosity of Django Reindhart.
Nov 29, 2023 · Charlie Connelly. French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli, who founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934. Photo: Baron/Hulton Archive/Getty. The last drink-warmed stragglers were retrieving their hats and coats and preparing to head out into the chilly Paris night when, at the side of the stage, a ...
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...
Interviewed by Les Tomkins in 1970, Stéphane Grappelli talks about the use of the violin in jazz, his long association with Django Reinhardt, the war years when he played in England, and the current jazz scene in France.
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...
Jan 26, 2024 · Stéphane Grappelli’s journey from the bustling streets of Paris to the international stage demonstrates music’s transformational power. His legacy as a jazz virtuoso transcends eras and styles, influencing musicians around the world.
