- One of the most important and greatest jazz guitarists of all time, despite having only two functional fingers on his left hand.
- Returning to Paris after his tour of the United States with Duke Ellington's band, he said that of all the musicians he had heard in America he was most impressed by Frank Sinatra.
- Began his career as accompanist to French singer Jean Sablon. In 1934, joined violinist Stéphane Grappelli in setting up the Quintette Du Hot Club De France.
- Lived a nomadic life with his gypsy family while in his teens.
- Jazz guitar player.
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1984.
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