Django Reinhardt

Fabrice Vignati and his wife Tracy teamed up to create a new take on Rockabilly music, which they call Gypsybilly. Being a fan of Rockabilly since he was a kid, Fabrice brings the classic elements of the musical form together with the influences of artists such as jazz great Django Reinhardt. Django was a pioneer of gypsy jazz or jazz manouche, which originated in France when he performed with violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Together they improvised while relying on their percussive approach to be used instead of drums.

Stéphane Wrembel was born and raised not far from where the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt once lived. He feels this proximity played a significant part in his profound connection with Django, although the two musicians never met. Beginning as a child, Stéphane loved music, learning the piano and guitar and being influenced by Pink Floyd, among other iconic rock bands. While learning the blues, he discovered the delicate nuances of Django’s musicianship and simple yet intricate compositions. On his quest to learn all he could about this magical musician, Stéphane met Django’