Ike Isaacs (guitarist)

Ike Isaacs (December 1, 1919, Rangoon, Burma[1] – January 11, 1996,[2] Sydney, Australia)[3] was a Burmese-English jazz guitarist, best known for his work with violinist Stéphane Grappelli.

In Burma he grew up with fellow guitarist Cedric West.

He started playing professionally in college while pursuing a degree in chemistry.

During the 1960s and 1970s, he was a member of the Hot Club of London, led by guitarist Diz Disley, which often collaborated with Stéphane Grappelli.

[1] He was a member of the band Velvet with Digby Fairweather, Len Skeat, and Denny Wright.