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Where did Grappelli and Reinhardt meet?

  • At a concert

  • In a recording studio

  • In a jazz club

  • At the Belleville Hotel

Answer

Grappelli and Reinhardt first met at the Belleville Hotel in Paris, where they were both performing. Grappelli was a young violinist who had recently arrived from Italy, while Reinhardt was an established guitarist. Despite their different backgrounds, they quickly formed a close musical partnership and began to perform together regularly. Their collaboration revolutionized jazz music, blending Gypsy jazz and swing to create a unique sound that would influence countless musicians.
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