a portrait of Stephane Grappelli

Stéphane Grappelli (26 January 1908 – 1 December 1997) was a French jazz violinist who founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934. It was one of the first all-string jazz bands. He has been called “the grandfather of jazz violinists“ and continued playing concerts around the world well into his 80s. 00:00 The Nearness of You 03:57 Tournesol 07:12 Stardust 11:11 I Saw Stars 14:33 There Will Never Be Another You 21:07 Memories of You 25:21 Star Eyes 32:52 Paradise 38:56 Nice Work If You Can Get It 43:55 I Got Rhythm 49:05 Honeysuckle Rose 55:17 Them There Eyes