French jazz violinist (1908–1997).
Born January 26th, 1908 in Paris. [ref]
Died December 1st, 1997 at 89 years old in Paris. [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche