Stéphane Grappelli was a renowned French jazz violinist, born on January 26, 1908, in Paris. He is best known for co-founding the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in the 1930s, which played a significant role in popularizing jazz in Europe. Grappelli's unique style combined classical techniques with improvisational jazz, making him a standout musician of his time. Throughout his career, Grappelli collaborated with various artists and performed internationally, influencing many violinists and jazz musicians. He continued to perform well into his later years, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of jazz before passing away on December 1, 1997.