Michael Occhipinti
Occhipinti is an innovative jazz guitarist willing to explore the boundaries of his instrument while still rooted in the traditions of the art form. Having released his own solo albums, he's also the co-leader of the 16-piece NOJO (Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra). Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music, with honors, from Toronto's York University, he is versed in many other different styles of music, including funk, R&B, blues, and musical theater. These skills and influences are apparent in his music with NOJO and on his own. You're likely to hear echoes of Jimi Hendrix to Duke Ellington to the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and beyond. In fact, Occhipinti is a firm believer in incorporating more than just the obvious jazz influences in his work, as evident on his 2000 release Creation Dream, a strong and adventurous collection of instrumental interpretations of Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn's songs.
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Discography
6 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Weight of Hope (ES:MO)
Elizabeth Shepherd, Michael Occhipinti
Jazz - Released by Modica Music Ltd on 29 Oct 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Creation Dream: The Songs Of Bruce Cockburn
Jazz - Released by True North Records on 12 Sep 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Sicilian Jazz Project
Jazz - Released by True North Records on 24 Mar 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Surrealist Blues
Jazz - Released by True North Records on 7 Jul 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Muorica
Michael Occhipinti, The Sicilian Project
World - Released by Occhestral Music on 22 Jun 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Canadian Concerto Project, Vol. 1
Nadina Mackie Jackson, Guy Few
Concertos - Released by MSR Classics on 21 May 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo