Stéphane Grappelli
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Summary
Stéphane Grappelli was born on January 26, 1908[1], in Paris[2]. He died on December 1, 1997[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a street artist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], violinist[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,193 views/month, #7,059 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[11], Grave of Grappelli[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13], Italy[14], Kingdom of Italy[15]
- Occupation: recording artist[16]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], Paul Acket Award[19], Commander of the National Order of Merit[20], Officer of Arts and Letters[21]
- Member of: Quintette du Hot Club de France[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: swing[24], Gypsy jazz[25]
- Record label: MPS Records[26]
- Discography: Stéphane Grappelli discography[27]
- Commons category: Stéphane Grappelli[28]
- Family name: Grappelli[29]
- Given name: Stéphane[30]
- Significant event: funeral[31]
- Instrument: violin[32], piano[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
- Name in native language: Stéphane Grappelli[35]
Product Details
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Type: Person[36]
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Country: FR[37]
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Began / founded: 1908-01-26[38]
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Ended / dissolved: 1997-12-01[39]
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Genre(s): gypsy jazz, jazz, swing[40]
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Community tags: continental jazz, french, gypsy jazz, jazz, swing[41]
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MusicBrainz ID: bfc03211-a3a2-4700-8fa3-00968c02c5d0[42]
Why It Matters
Stéphane Grappelli has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Didier Lockwood[45], a composer[46], 1956–2018[47], of France[48], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[49].
FAQs
Where was Stéphane Grappelli born?
Stéphane Grappelli was born in Paris[2].
Where did Stéphane Grappelli die?
Stéphane Grappelli passed away in Paris[4].
What did Stéphane Grappelli do for work?
Stéphane Grappelli worked as a street artist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], violinist[8], and film actor[9].
What awards did Stéphane Grappelli receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], Paul Acket Award[19], and Commander of the National Order of Merit[20].
Who did Stéphane Grappelli influence?
Stéphane Grappelli has been cited as an influence by Didier Lockwood[45].