He made his final recording, four tracks with the classical violinist Iwao Furusawa, plus guitarist Marc Fosset and bassist Philippe Viret, in Paris in August 1996 (released as As Time Goes By: Stéphane …

Stéphane 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...

The only virtuoso violinist in jazz history to inspire four generations of musicians, Stephane Grappelli has achieved international renown as much for his longevity as a public performer as for his distinctive …

Feb 4, 2026 · He and Grappelli founded Le Quintette du Hot Club de France in 1934, introducing the Paris scene to the concept of guitar and violin as solo jazz instruments. Grappelli went on to a long …

Stephane Grappelli is a legendary jazz violinist (ranking alongside Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith and Stuff Smith as one the three greats of pre-bop). His perseverance and enthusiastic playing helped …

Stéphane Grappelli modernized the sound of the violin with his balance between gentle lyricism and active swing. Considered one of the pioneers of jazz on his instrument, his work with guitarist Django …

Dec 1, 1997 · Throughout his life, Grappelli received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement. His legacy endures as he is credited with popularizing the violin within …

The podcast about Stéphane Grappelli, Parisian swing jazz violinist and founder of the Hot Club of France, brought string jazz into the world with his partner, gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt.

Jul 25, 2003 · Stephane Grappelli was born in Paris in 1908. Largely self-taught on the violin and piano, Grappelli studied briefly at the Paris Conservatoire before meeting the gypsy guitarist Django …

Stéphane Grappelli, né le 26 janvier 1908 à Paris, mort le 1er décembre 1997 dans la même ville 1, est un violoniste, pianiste, et jazzman français 2. Il fait partie des plus grands violonistes de jazz du XXe …