STEPHANE GRAPPELLI IN LISBON ( May 13 1988 )

[@anonimoanonimo-cs6uh]

Of all the versions of Satin Doll I've heard him play over the years, this is my favorite, musically. His genius is endless. The greatest of all time.

[@gregperkins1]

I met stephane after a show in 1980 in Houston Texas. He handed me his violin to play. He admired a ring I had made for myself, it was a gold violin that fit my pinky finger so I placed it on his finger it fit perfect so I gave to him. I received a thank you card weeks later that I still have today. I’ve spent the last 38 yrs trying to learn all the tunes and play them like stephane. A true legend. My hero

[@alastairboles4437]

I'd have been terrified to hold it 😉

[@peterfarrell8520]

For all that can be said about Stephan Grappelli’s endless talent. He truly had music exuding from his fingertips. And to be a great virtuoso, his knowledge put him in a primerary position of orchestral influence. Just like any famous composer or conductor. Which meant when simply joining in playing with a new group or musical band. That he was already ahead of the players, because his knowledge told him just what was needed & when to come in. Which invariably turned into a masterclass for all concerned.?!!!

[@alastairboles4437]

Sublime musical master, and so very quiet and unassuming. Endless talent. Sadly, gone to the REAL stars, now

[@bsharporbflat8378]

Immense talent and person

[@billmcalpine]

The great violinist has jazz history in his head. He plays a medley on piano like the instrument's a harp.

[@albertcarbonell9958]

Thanks for the share!! One of the best musicians I ever heard

[@meckel1271]

Beautiful standard, Time After Time. (Not the Cyndi Lauper song, which is fine, too) And then Satin Doll. I have loved Grapelli's violin work for 50 years (greatest jazz violinist), but I had no idea what a terrific pianist he was, too!

[@ChopinIsMyBestFriend]

WHAT!!

[@dave6195]

AHORA SE QUE SOY "LUCKÝYYYYY MANNNN. THANKS

[@mrjimmienoone2130]

Very nice to listen to somebody nowadays whose piano style has obviously been influenced by Bix Beiderbecke's piano playing. Listen to Beiderbecke's "In a Mist".

[@loaleohernandez4031]

EL ES DIOS!!!!