Jazz Manouche Today

Preservation and Innovation

Django's legacy lives through multiple approaches:

Traditionalists like Samson Schmitt and Tchavolo Schmitt maintain classic style while adding personal touches.

Modernizers like Biréli Lagrène evolved from Django copies to personal voices incorporating bebop and fusion.

Fusionists like the Rosenberg Trio add contemporary repertoire while maintaining gypsy jazz's essential characteristics.

Innovators like Gonzalo Bergara and Adrien Moignard push technical boundaries while respecting tradition.

Global Gypsy Jazz

French jazz manouche influences worldwide: - American players like Frank Vignola - Dutch masters like Stochelo Rosenberg - Japanese enthusiasm creating touring opportunities - Online communities sharing techniques globally