Biography
Stephane Grappelli (originally surname was spelled with a 'Y') would
have earned himself a place in Jazz History books if only for his
important role in the Quintette of the Hot Club of France, featuring the
dazzling virtuosity of Django Reindhart. Grappelli's violin was the
perfect foil to Reindhart's guitar in this piano-less group.
Fired by Reindhart's tremendous rhythmic powers, Grappelli's
contributions to recordings by the Quintette like Lime House Blues,
China Boy and It Don't Mean A Thing (all 1935) and Them There Eyes,
Three little Words and Swing '39 (these latter three tracks from
1938-39) were admirable in their execution.
Occasionally Grappelli would play piano, as when harmonica virtuoso
Larry Adler recorded with the group in 1939, the year when Reindhart and
Grappelli, violin, recorded (with delightful results) as a duo (all
Django Reindhart).
Grappelli born (1908) and raised in Paris was involved with music at a
very early age. By 12 years, he had acquired his first violin- just one
of several instruments he learned to play. He began professionally with
theatre bands, eventually being introduced to jazz music. A French jazz
musician, Philippe Brun, introduced Grappelli to Reindhart. Soon after
that meeting they put the idea of Quintette into practice.
When World War II commenced, Grappelli and the band were touring
Britain. While the others returned to Paris Grappelli decided to stay.
During the next six years he became a popular figure in London with
habitues of nightlife in general and in musical entertainment in
particular, working with local musicians in the local clubs. In 1946, he
returned to Paris, renewed association with Reindhart, but he magic of
pre-war days did not re-appear too often. Between 1948-55 worked in Club
Saint Germain, Paris, and in the latter year played nine-month
residency in St. Tropez.
During the '70s Grappelli has played throughout Europe, in Clubs,
concerts and festivals, has and broadcast televised extensively, and has
been a regular visitor to the recording studio.
In 1966, Grappelli was recorded in concert in Switzerland, together with
fellow jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, Stuff Smith and Svend Asmussen
(Violin Summit). Since then he has recorded frequently in London. A live
date at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (Stephane Grappelli 1972) finds him
responding to an enthusiastic audience. Elsewhere he has recorded with
much success, with Americans Gary Burton (Paris Encounter), Bill Coleman
(Stephane Grappelli-Bill Coleman), Roland Hanna, (Stephane Grappelli
Meets he Rhythm Section) and Barney Kessel (I Remember Django).
https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/stephanegrappelli
///////
Biografía
Stéphane Grappelli (originalmente el apellido se escribía con una "Y")
se habría ganado un lugar en los libros de historia del jazz aunque sólo
fuera por su importante papel en el Quinteto del Hot Club de Francia,
con el deslumbrante virtuosismo de Django Reindhart. El violín de
Grappelli fue el perfecto complemento de la guitarra de Reindhart en
este grupo sin piano.
Impulsados por los tremendos poderes rítmicos de Reindhart, las
contribuciones de Grappelli a grabaciones del Quinteto como Lime House
Blues, China Boy y It Don't Mean A Thing (todas de 1935) y Them There
Eyes, Three little Words y Swing '39 (estas tres últimas canciones de
1938-39) fueron admirables en su ejecución.
Ocasionalmente Grappelli tocaba el piano, como cuando el virtuoso de la
armónica Larry Adler grabó con el grupo en 1939, año en que Reindhart y
Grappelli, violín, grabaron (con resultados deliciosos) como dúo (todos
Django Reindhart).
Grappelli, nacido en 1908 y criado en París, se involucró en la música a
una edad muy temprana. A los 12 años ya había adquirido su primer
violín, uno de los muchos instrumentos que aprendió a tocar. Empezó
profesionalmente con bandas de teatro, y finalmente se introdujo en la
música de jazz. Un músico de jazz francés, Philippe Brun, presentó a
Grappelli a Reindhart. Poco después de ese encuentro pusieron en
práctica la idea del Quinteto.
Cuando comenzó la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Grappelli y la banda estaban
de gira por Gran Bretaña. Mientras los demás volvían a París, Grappelli
decidió quedarse. Durante los siguientes seis años se convirtió en una
figura popular en Londres con hábitos de vida nocturna en general y de
entretenimiento musical en particular, trabajando con músicos locales en
los clubes locales. En 1946, regresó a París, renovando su asociación
con Reindhart, pero la magia de los días de preguerra no reapareció con
demasiada frecuencia. Entre 1948-55 trabajó en el Club Saint Germain de
París, y en este último año hizo una residencia de nueve meses en St.
Durante los años 70 Grappelli ha tocado en toda Europa, en Clubes,
conciertos y festivales, ha transmitido por televisión y ha sido un
visitante regular del estudio de grabación.
En 1966, Grappelli se grabó en concierto en Suiza, junto con su colega
violinista de jazz Jean-Luc Ponty, Stuff Smith y Svend Asmussen (Violin
Summit). Desde entonces ha grabado frecuentemente en Londres. Una cita
en directo en el Queen Elizabeth Hall (Stéphane Grappelli 1972) le
encuentra respondiendo a un público entusiasta. En otros lugares ha
grabado con mucho éxito, con los americanos Gary Burton (Paris
Encounter), Bill Coleman (Stephane Grappelli-Bill Coleman), Roland
Hanna, (Stephane Grappelli Meets he Rhythm Section) y Barney Kessel (I
Remember Django).
https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/stephanegrappelli
Tracklist:
1 - Pennies From Heaven
2 - Solitude
3 - Ain't Misbehavin'
4 - Star Eyes
5 - Insensiblement
6 - The Folks That Live On The Hill
7 - Nuages
8 - Manoir De Mes Réves/Daphne
9 - Are You In The Mood?
10 - Tears
11 - Djangology
12 - S-H-I-N-E
13 - A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
14 - Someone To Watch Over Me/I Got Rhythm
Label: Verve Records - 516 758-2
Released: 05 Nov 1993
Genre: Jazz
1 - Pennies From Heaven
2 - Solitude
3 - Ain't Misbehavin'
4 - Star Eyes
5 - Insensiblement
6 - The Folks That Live On The Hill
7 - Nuages
8 - Manoir De Mes Réves/Daphne
9 - Are You In The Mood?
10 - Tears
11 - Djangology
12 - S-H-I-N-E
13 - A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
14 - Someone To Watch Over Me/I Got Rhythm
Label: Verve Records - 516 758-2
Released: 05 Nov 1993
Genre: Jazz
MORE Stéphane Grappelli ...
This file is intended only for preview!
I ask you to delete the file from your hard drive or device after reading it.
thank for the original uploader
No comments:
Post a Comment