Gypsophilia was initially inspired by the music of French jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, but soon found its own distinctive sound through unique original compositions and the melding of the band members' varied backgrounds and influences. While "gypsy jazz" remains a major component of the music, Gypsophilia fuses elements of tango, klezmer, funk, classical music, hard bop and post bop. Originally formed for an appearance at the 2004 Atlantic Jazz Festival, the band was impressed with the immediate and passionate audience response. Since that time, the group's exciting and sophisticated sound has quickly catapulted them to unprecedented jazz popularity in Nova Scotia and throughout the Maritimes regularly attracting sold out crowds. $24