Stéphane Grappelli

Stéphane Grappelli (January 26, 1908 – December 1, 1997) was a pioneer jazz violinist who founded the quintet of the "Quintette du Hot Club de France" with Django Reinhardt. It was the first all-string jazz band.

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January 26 - 1908 - December 1 - 1997 - Jazz - Violin - Django Reinhardt

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He was born in Paris, France to Italian parents and started his musical career as a silent film pianist. He attended the Conservatoire de Paris between 1924 and 1928.

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Paris, France - Italian - Silent film - Conservatoire de Paris

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After his career with Reinhardt, he appeared on hundreds of recordings including sessions with jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, pop singer Paul Simon, mandolin player David Grisman, rock band Pink Floyd (Wish You Were Here), classical violinist Yehudi Menuhin and orchestral conductor André Previn.

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Oscar Peterson - Violin - Jean-Luc Ponty - Paul Simon - David Grisman - Pink Floyd - Yehudi Menuhin - André Previn

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