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Contents
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.
