Stéphane Grappelli

Sound

Born January 26, 1908 — Died December 1, 1997

From Paris, France

Also known as Stephane Grappelly

Biography

Stéphane Grappelli (26 January 1908 – 1 December 1997, born Stefano Grappelli) 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...