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Stephane Grappelli
París, Francía 1908/ 1997

Violín

He is the great figure of violin in jazz. His name is often linked to that of Django Reinhard, and his famous quintet at the Hot Club of France. He pioneered European jazz with his elegant, clean and full sound of swing. BUY

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