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Jazz violinist.  Co-founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France, considered the first all-string jazz band, which created a new style of music, Gypsy Jazz.  Considered the grandfather of jazz violinists.  Received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1997), and a member of the Jazz Hall of Fame.   
 
Jazz violinist.  Co-founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France, considered the first all-string jazz band, which created a new style of music, Gypsy Jazz.  Considered the grandfather of jazz violinists.  Received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1997), and a member of the Jazz Hall of Fame.   
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==See Also==
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* [[LGBTQ Jazz]]
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* [[LGBTQ Individuals Who Have Received France's Highest Honours]]
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* [[Hall of Famers Who Identify as LGBTQ]]
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Latest revision as of 14:38, 22 September 2024

Stephane Grappelli

Country

France

Birth - Death

1908 - 1997

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

Ordre National de la Legion d'honneur, Grammy Award

Description

Jazz violinist. Co-founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France, considered the first all-string jazz band, which created a new style of music, Gypsy Jazz. Considered the grandfather of jazz violinists. Received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1997), and a member of the Jazz Hall of Fame.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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