After a period of dormancy following Django's death in 1953, the style saw a massive resurgence in the 1970s and 80s led by artists like Biréli Lagrène and Fapy Lafertin .
The book is structured as a blend of . Dregni moves beyond just technical analysis to chronicle the music as a "living" tradition, gathering oral histories from modern French Gypsy bars, Romany encampments, and religious pilgrimages. Key Themes and Historical Context Gypsy Jazz: In Search of Django Reinhardt and t...
It examines the "DjangoFest" phenomenon and the rise of American Gypsy Jazz practitioners who remain largely unknown outside their specific subculture. After a period of dormancy following Django's death
Critics like Ashley Kahn praise the work for its "picaresque journey" and ability to weave historical research with personal insights, while All About Jazz highlights it as an "essential bridge" to understanding Romany culture. Key Themes and Historical Context It examines the