Stephane Grappelli - Compact Jazz (CD)

Stephane Grappelli's violin swings with the effortless elegance of a man who helped invent jazz in Europe — and never stopped refining it for six extraordinary decades.

Part of Verve's acclaimed Compact Jazz series, this 1987 compilation draws from Grappelli's finest recordings, showcasing the fluid phrasing, harmonic wit, and joyful swing that made him one of the most distinctive voices in jazz history. Co-founder of the Quintette du Hot Club de France alongside Django Reinhardt, Grappelli brought the violin into the jazz mainstream and kept it there. Essential listening for any jazz collection.

• Format: CD Compilation
• Released: 1987
• Label: Verve Records
• Series: Compact Jazz
• Barcode: 042283137028
• Condition: Preloved — used and recycled
• SKU: 8z51739