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Django Reinhardt (centre) and Stephane Grappelli, of the Quintet de Hot Club de France, c. 1934
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Also Known As Jean Reinhardt
Born January 23, 1910 • Belgium
Died May 16, 1953 (aged 43) • Fontainebleau • France

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Django Reinhardt (centre) and Stephane Grappelli, of the Quintet de Hot Club de France, c. 1934
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