Stephane Grappelli - It Had To Be You (Grand Opera House, Belfast 1986))

[@GaryMCurran]

Think about this. Four instruments, twenty strings, eight hands, and what a wonderful amount of music that came from putting that together with accomplished musicians.

[@jamesshubert4866]

If this doesn't put a smile on your face there's something wrong with you.

[@jerombird1614]

I had the great chance to learn guitare with a wonderful french teacher, called François Sauzet who played with Stéphane Grappelli. Mister Sauzet passed away this year of 2024. But one of my best friend, Loïc is his grand child. Peace to all thèse wonderful human beings. And Peace on Hearth. Love from France 🙏☮️🕊️🌻🎸

[@anthonycilano9694]

I saw Stephane twice in Buffalo, NY in the 1980s. It was a wonderful, unforgetable experience. He was so great, always with a twinkle in his eyes. Loved it.

[@sofiablakey6454]

Stephan Grapelli is a world talent on his Jazz violin!!! This is a magnificent!!!

[@liamkelly8834]

That’s fellow Dubliner Louis Stewart on guitar, he used to play in my old man’s pub on Dublin docks. Smashing bloke.

[@marilynstevenson865]

A beautiful, talented kind man..I drove through a rainstorm..with a blinding headache just to see him..Sephane Grappelli soothed my soul..

[@RalphDratman]

Please be careful! Rain and blinding headache might not be an entirely safe combination, eh?

[@marilynstevenson865]

@@RalphDratman Hallo Ralph..,yes, it was a foolish thing to do...I was much younger then, much more confident..much more foolish...cheers..

[@RalphDratman]

@@marilynstevenson865 I'm glad you made it through to tell the tale.

[@marilynstevenson865]

Ralph Dratman hi Ralph.. yep

[@MrDonaldmaddog]

Great art needs no explaining. If one thinks of this as nostalgia, then so be it. We just-don't-CARE. Beauty is TIMELESS. There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of young musicians who love this music and are keeping the flame alive.

[@gregw4303]

This has to be one of the nicest openings to a song...it’s really nice 🎶 😌

[@MrCamperman]

It was about this time i did an interview with Stephane. He was a delight to deal with and so polite. We had a great and quite deep conversation about his music and the whole genre of improvisation. One of the best moments of my life.

[@craigspencer2927]

How can you not love this guy and his music!!

[@ThomasHALL-fo2pi]

Gone but not forgotten. Absolute genius Stephane and his company. Bravo Bravo 👏

[@cathydew]

I love that intro/verse part, I've hardly ever heard it done. They do it so beautifully.

[@sergedeswetschin1372]

😂 il n y a pas mieux la quintescence d un merveilleux jazz

[@joannemarie1371]

How can countries be at war with one another, how can we be at war with ourselves, with such joy and beauty in the air? May love and peace blossoms fall upon us all, like these beautiful musicians do for us...

[@elipsis000]

...touching the sky...

[@GlenStace]

These guys literally make peace. :-)

[@johnchoquette5695]

Because the average human being is dumber than a bag of hammers ?

[@AndreasDelleske]

In order to not fight wars, step 1 is only use renewable energy. Step 2 is to have no religion Step 3 is distribute money fairly.

[@sofiablakey6454]

Music chooses the divide in all cultures no matter the diversity it transcends it all!! It’s lovely!!!

[@alanmoore2724]

I had the great pleasure of seeing him live on 2 occasions - the last not long before he passed away. He had to be helped on stage but once he picked up the violin, then WOW!

[@rodneyalexander5006]

Privileged indeed and an everlasting memory no doubt

[@giovanna722]

His dynamics, and feather light touch!

[@giovanna722]

Grapelli was phenomenal. ❤

[@barlart]

I saw Stephane Grappelli live in a Cambridge UK jazz club with guitarist Diz Disley when I was very young in 1974 (I think). They and their ensemble were truly amazing.

[@SuperHeops]

Stephane Grappelli is just a Master on that violin! Hands down.

[@michaelm.520]

I thought Stephane played the guitar and its Yehudi that plays the violin but maybe they changed for 'It had to be you

[@michaelhutchinson9413]

What a wonderful rendition of “It had to be you”. Martin and Jack-you are the “glue “ that keeps this baby swinging easy!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Music from heaven.

[@alanroberts8077]

I was fortunate to be at this concert in Lichfield,just very special.

[@martafarion6469]

Stephane Grappelli - one of the greatest of the greats! In 1983 I walked into Cafe Americane in Chicago not knowing who was playing, and there he was playing. I was mesmerized, paralyzed, totally enveloped by his genius. A moment in life I never forget. Thank you Stephane Grappelli for sharing your talent with the world.

[@Paladino774]

He Was Just So Spectacular For His Entire Career!

[@stevecole3192]

Oh my soul. I stumbled upon this and my day will be brighter now. I love this song and this may be the best performance I've ever heard. What truly gifted musicians. May the Lord bless you all and the world too.

[@pamtebelman2321]

Agreed! and may the Lord bless you as well!

[@stevecole3192]

@@pamtebelman2321 Thank you Pam. Blessings~

[@ztahs]

Ah, the Master at work. I first heard STephane and Django as a kid back in the 60's and I've never stopped listening to their music. It just never gets old. His playing is so beautifully melodic.

[@davidlogansr8007]

Arthur Shatz since Django Rheinhardt died in about 1954, it would have been very difficult to have seen him in the 1960’s, unless it was on film?

[@matthewgoldberg1461]

From your cousin, Matt. The Scottish guitarist on the left, Martin Taylor, is alive in his 60's, and grew into the next Joe Pass. Oh, and thanks for taking me to hear B.B King -- I was never the same. --Matt

[@jean-lucbersou758]

@@davidlogansr8007 TO HEAR IS NOT TO SEE . !!! in the sixties vinyl records were up to date !!!

[@robobrien7656]

Beauty in this art form captures our sensibilities like no other . Letting them return to anything that could be considered remotely normal , well, there in lies the rub . Simply and thankfully glorious .

[@steveegallo3384]

Mediocrity and Malice are Normal, too. Music inheres in some non-human sphere. Enjoy....from San Agustinillo, Oaxaca!

[@colliedogboy]

Stephane's music is magical. It is so perfect, I don't know how it is possible. But there it is. Thank the Lord God for giving Stephane the music and thank Stephane for using it for the benefit of us all.

[@MrAnderswt]

I´m very glad to have seen Grappelli live.What a great musician!

[@TheGypsyblue]

I fell in love with Stephane Grappelli in the mid-80s when Paco de Nada took me to the PA Friends of Jazz evening as our first official "Date." The rest were not official, just fun. When Grappelli made the violin cry, I did, too. And when he walked over to the white piano and played everything that was in my soul, I was hooked forever. What a beautiful and talented gentleman. Thank you, Paco, and thank you Zuny/

[@coralhill7593]

Just wonderful, so emotive, this is hairs on the back of your neck territory, just loved this exceptional artist, there will never be anyone who comes close, God rest you Stepphan, you are sorely missed.

[@althejazz]

Stephane always made it look so easy and what a delightful man he was.

[@tomacei8dd]

With Ireland’s great guitarist Louis Stewart R.I.P.

[@RedClayFH]

The great Louis Stewart indeed. I miss his intimate performances. Such a modest, witty gentleman.

[@Wikingerweiblein]

They tell us a story with their music. Great.

[@alanblackwood1]

Such joyous playing

[@nyclion13]

Grappelli, Lange, Venuti and Django. So special and inspirational to a legion of musicians.

[@bingo1232]

You can tell yhat the Man is made of music, eats & drinks it...…………. and always has. Much love from USA!!

[@Michelle-7887]

Quelle merveille !

[@richardgornalle4536]

Beautiful. As good as it gets. Great old standard.

[@ChaStewFiddle]

That introduction slays me! Every note is perfect.

[@pamtebelman2321]

Every not played with perfection. His intonation is incredible! He makes it looks so easy like he was born with a violin in his hands.

[@peterfeltham8065]

Loved listening to this consumate artist for the past 60 yrs.

[@padraicdebhaldraithe2331]

I used go to the Fox Inn in Ashbourne, Co Meath to listen to Louis Stewart play in the 1960s. The audience was small but very appreciative.

[@duograppelli6984]

They really can make their music touch our hearts...

[@TheDrago500]

C'est magique ! tout simplement superbe !

[@petervreeland1843]

GRAPPELLI IS A LIVING Legend So good virtuoos Gr. Salomon Amsterdam

[@alexdesslin]

no comment, c'est la classe parfaite !

[@danaapolonio3909]

I'm going to cry from overwhelming joy.

[@bro6903]

Dana Apolonio I witnessed him in Munich in 1995. He is expanding love and beauty all way long.

[@streetlegal008]

This is a nice one. I saw Stephane in concert playing along with Martin Taylor at the National Concert Hall in Dublin - I think in 1984. I never saw Louis Stewart playing when I was in Dublin - but great to see him playing along with Stephane here.

[@thomasbernecky2078]

I saw him play at the Keswick Theater in PhilaPA shortly before he passed, and though he he played in a wheelchair, it was one of the best concerts I ever saw, and when you heard that sweet voice of his violin, that quickly became unimportant. What a marvelous man.

[@justintrowbridge3948]

His playing in a wheelchair in his final days of life ressurects his life to the world

[@alanblackwood1]

And it still is one year later, Merci Stephane! Alan in London

[@glm6581]

The first time I met this great artist was in 1970 at Brunel University. Memorable ocassion.

[@richardbrucegraham1642]

Brunei? WoW! One wonders about the travels of this man and the wizard responsible for his itinerary!

[@glm6581]

Most of the famous are almost impossible to approach but not “our genius”. He is friendly, kind and helpful. When it comes to music there is no barrier, but one has to be good and sincere to say “hello” to him.

[@glm6581]

By the way, it was not Brunei, it was BRUNEL UNIVERSITY, UXBRIDGE, UK.

[@michaelchapman4955]

I caught Grappelli at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles 80s & Wow!......

[@RETURNTOSABBATH]

Blows me away....Wonderful!!

[@glennlopez6772]

Nice sense of melody! Something to learn from!

[@stevesmith6685]

"It Had To Be You." My wedding song with my bride which we will hit our 40th anniversary in October of this year. This is an update of the 1980 update from Frank Sinatra. God bless Stephane and his musicians and God bless Frank and his.

[@cathryncatzavelos7444]

An unassuming Master of his craft.

[@charlesbarry971]

Stephanie Grappelli; A legend.

[@florencesewingperole7353]

Was rocked all my childhood with these melodies... thanks dad!!!

[@haroldbregman2102]

What a talent. They don't make them like him anymore

[@lasserrejeanclaude]

qu'es ce qu'il nous manque ton violon magique Stephane RIP

[@chandrakavi]

Wonderful music straight to the heart!

[@alweywong4822]

The two guitarists are tops.

[@mariuszbielecki897]

Grappelli to był fenomenalny skrzypek światowej sławy Cześć Jego pamięci

[@gersongastaldi3902]

Não se fazem mais quartetos como esse. O jazz ficou órfão desses gênios ritmistas. Talvez uma nova safra de músicos nos próximos anos venha repor esta lacuna.

[@pamweinberg1212]

I love this, especially on my date night with hubby. ♥️😉

[@orchardist6529]

Tear filling joy. Thank you for sharing.

[@pamtebelman2321]

Me, too, it's incredible!

[@bperezgomez]

Maravilloso! Soul and serendipity...

[@gerryflynn6204]

That’s ecstasy Wow

[@leslieshoeb7240]

The wonderful Louis Stewart r.i.p. thank you . Leslie j.

[@loreleiward5398]

Saw him long time ago in Cambridge wonderful .

[@bobbybudmaker1125]

Beyond words... WOW!

[@MarkGibsonrmarkgibson]

Wonderful. I was fortunate enough to see Stephane live in Australia at about this time,

[@adoreslaurel]

I wonder if that was with the Dis Disley combo, I saw them at Dallas Brooks Hall.

[@evantvede6452]

More than good. Superb.

[@colink4823]

Virtuosity at its very best

[@newmedstudent]

Sends a chill up your spine does it not?

[@gbrinch]

Saw Grapelli live in Salzburg in August 88 he was still dynamite!

[@williameaton9299]

Ty my favorite jazz violin player :)

[@Muthaphuckka]

I think it takes time to understand the genious of these masters, time that many people don't have. If you are dissatisfied with the system or the music business, start a revolution. If you have better things to do, then at least try to understand other people's perspective and try to find ways to open their ears so they can understand your perspective better. Nostalgia never brought anyone anywhere, understanding can bring us miles ahead (no pun intended).

[@claudiaglacken3033]

Absolutely wonderful. Bravo!!

[@johnporter5925]

Elia Bastida does a wonderful rendition of this classic with Chamorro’s SAJB. Stays true to this arrangement.

[@dukemd69]

There go the strings of my heart.......alive.

[@anthonyoland295]

This incredible artist, a must hear for every ear!

[@davidlogansr8007]

Zing go the strings of my heart

[@filsgreen]

I love Stephane his playing and attitude was so joyous.

[@davidsmith172]

Yes Joyous!

[@pamtebelman2321]

Yes, his love and joy of music really comes through. He always has a smile on his face, like a man in love.

[@goral705]

Joyous and Elegance

[@GliArchimedi]

Fantastic!

[@adoreslaurel]

Had the privilege of seeing him with the Diz Disley Trio in OZ in the 70's.

[@chloeharbinson8474]

john brown lł.

[@jimcrawford5039]

john brown me too, Dallas Brooks Hall in Melbourne. What a concert!

[@jeanandrrsen894]

Beautiful. The greatest.

[@FedeMor]

maravillosa interpretación de stephane

[@zoricamaksimovic4429]

I call this Blessing!!!!!!!!

[@davidsmith172]

If I could have one moment in life, it would have been to be one of those artists on that stage before that audience...unless I could have been Sinatra....pure bliss, Joseph Campbell

[@VictorMawhinney]

Masters at work 👍👍👍👍

[@guybarte5834]

Oui trop beaux merci à se dieux du violon jaz la classe un grand monsieur de la musique 🎼🎼🎼🎵🎧🎧🎼🎵🎵👍👍👍👍👍

[@DebdenJohnny]

I saw him once many years ago at Club in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. England. He was a guest of French singer.l Sacha Distel ( who had a hit with the song Raindrops Keep falling on my head) They did a couple,of numbers together. They got a standing ovation most people in the audience didn’t know that Distel had been voted France’s top jazz guitarist four years running. I reckon they would,have liked to hear far more of them playing and less,of,his,singing!

[@gabri3l367]

Louis Stewart mio grande idolo. Che assolo ragazzi. Vera improvvisazione jazz.

[@iainmason2762]

fiddle player - simply the best !

[@yukiyavalentine5867]

felt like heaven

[@salchaos]

Sweet. How brilliant thou was.

[@tomsmyth4836]

Martin Taylor and The.Irish great Louis Stewart.....WOW....add Stephen.......MUSICAL heaven

[@lesreed9269]

Who's Stephen? I didn't see him!

[@rayvalencia6726]

The Hot Club would have played this a lot faster in the 30’s. Just an observation, not criticism. Always wonderful to listen to Stephane Grappelli play. So smooth. .

[@denisgriffiths70]

Singing violin amazing pulls heart strings when he plays starts slow when Stephan plays easy then he goes to genius plays like Louis Stewart I was right great Irish musician

[@pamtebelman2321]

Yes, his playing sounds just like singing, and his intonation was impeccable, just like a singer who gets all the notes exactly on right on key!

[@JasonQuackenbushonGoogle]

man, Ishibashi was such a badass even then. A friend of mine was in that violin ensemble. I have a clear memory of talking to her about this performance, and it struck me as funny that she seemed almost as stressed to be playing with K as she was with Grappelli.

[@stuartyirui]

Age is just a number. Grappelli was ageless. (In numbers he was 86 when he played at this Belfast event.)

[@redinhodaflauta1269]

No! 78.

[@judyglasel5870]

Love love love it ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@cidcampeador1952]

BRAVISSIMO ! ! ! ! !

[@michaelbentley4182]

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