Stephane Grappelli

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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.

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