Wonderful vocalist Robyn Alcorn Martin joins Michael Occhipinti for a variety of songs in different styles at the intimate Monarch Marina in New Glasgow.
Speaking of ES:MO, Elizabeth Shepherd and I are in the process of finishing our new album, which will come out in the fall. But look for a new video in late May, and we'll be doing shows in Edmonton and Saskatoon May 10 and 11!
NOJO, the Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra, celebrated its 30th Annversary at Hugh's Room on March 15th. It was a wonderful reunion, with so many original and long time members there and a full house. I'll be posting video of the concert on the NOJO page soon!
Keep your eye on Hugh's Room, where I do some of the programming. There's lots of great music that I'm not involved in, but usually once a month you'll find me directing a unique night such as the upcoming Women Sing Elton, Men Sing Beyonce (April 27th). These shows have me bring together a variety of vocalists with a house band I direct, and while we pay tribute to those artists, each singer interprets the music however they want to. The results are always a blast!
I had an absolute blast playing with Don Byron, Rich Brown, and Jinu Isac at the Rex in February. It was such an adventure that I've created a page just to share some of the video audience members sent me HERE.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Guitar Orchestra premiered Michael Occhipinti's commissioned composition “ERASER” on December 9th. Check out the video below!
ES:MO will be finishing its 2nd album in January, and we're building summer tour dates now. Look for new gigs to be posted soon and a release date, but we'll be in western Canada in May. Want us to come to you? We love festivals and clubs, but house concerts are also among our favourite things to do, so get in touch with us!
Welcome to the home of Michael Occhipinti, guitarist, composer, and versatile collaborator. Michael won a JUNO Award (Canada's Grammy) in 2022 with Avataar, for Jazz Group of the Year, and was nominated for Jazz Vocal Album of the Year with Elizabeth Shepherd for ES:MO's The Weight of Hope. Both were part of the CBC Music Juno Awards Jazz Showcase, which you can see HERE. Michael has worked and recorded with artists as diverse as Don Byron, Bruce Cockburn, and classical pianist Stewart Goodyear, and is the leader of numerous projects including The Sicilian Jazz Project, ES:MO (Elizabeth Shepherd & Michael Occhipinti), Shine On: The Universe Of John Lennon, In Orbit (featuring Jeff Coffin & Felix Pastorius), NOJO (Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra), and The Triodes. Moving between jazz, global music, funk, pop, blues, r&b, and Chamber Music, and performing everywhere from worldwide festivals to your living room, please click on the various pages to discover Michael Occhipinti's many musical identities.
Wonderful vocalist Robyn Alcorn Martin joins Michael Occhipinti for a variety of songs in different styles at the intimate Monarch Marina in New Glasgow.
Part of the Thursday night jazz series, the show brings together guests Chet Doxas (saxophone) and Michael Occhipinti (guitar) under the leadership of Dan Roswell (alto sax) and Chris Martell (bass)
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Winnipeg, Lions Bay, Gibsons, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, New Glasgow, Halifax, West Brooklyn
JUNO winners Avataar are touring Canada's Jazz Festivals this summer!
Join Michael Occhipinti (guitar), Louis Simao (bass/accordion), Andrew McAnsh (trumpet), and special guest Laura Campisi (vocals) as they perform a mix of Sicilian and Italian music arranged by Michael for his Juno nominated Sicilian Jazz Project
Lester McLean presents an evening of One Hit Wonders, with Sandra Bouza (vocals), Stacie Tabb (vocals), Michael Occhipinti (guitar), Nikku Nayar (bass), and Wilson Laurencin (drums)
Frank Rooney - bass, Michael Occhipinti - guitar, Andrew McAnsh - trumpet
Hugh's Room and Rosedale United Church team up to present The Toronto Songbook, with a variety of guests including Dala, with Michael Occhipinti as Musical Director.
Jazz FM presents and evening with ES:MO, Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti
ES:MO, Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti, with Tony Ferraro on drums, return to one of Canada's best music clubs!
Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti perform at the fabulous Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, one of the best venues in Canada! With Tony Ferraro on drums.
The Fender Stratocaster is turning 70, and Michael Occhipinti has invited a number of guitarists to help celebrate the birthday with the support of Fender Canada.
Michael Occhipinti and Yvette Tollar perform the John Lennon and Joni Mitchell songbook, with David Restivo (piano), Tony Ferraro (drums), and Jill McKenna (bass)
Michael Occhipinti and Yvette Tollar bring their unique interpretations of the John Lennon and Joni Mitchell songbooks to Kaslo, with Tony Ferraro on drums and Jill McKenna on bass.
Cranbrook United Church , 2-12th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2R7 , Cranbrook BC
Guitarist Michael Occhipinti and Yvette Tollar are multiple JUNO Award nominees, celebrated for their ability to blend jazz, soul, and popular music in highly personal and imaginative ways. Together with bassist Jill McKenna and drummer Tony Ferraro, they'll perform the music of Joni Mitchell and John Lennon in a concert that is not to be missed!
Michael Occhipinti is the musical director for this series at Hugh's Room, where two artists are chosen and a variety of singers tackle the repertoire. This series is inspired by the late Michael Wrycraft who organized these shows at the old Hugh's Room.
Brilliant bassist Felix Pastorius visits Toronto for 4 nights performing music that the two have recorded as part of their group In Orbit (featuring Jeff Coffin on saxophone, but alas he is on tour with The Dave Matthews Band).
Brilliant bassist Felix Pastorius visits Toronto for 4 nights performing music that the two have recorded as part of their group In Orbit (featuring Jeff Coffin on saxophone, but alas he is on tour with The Dave Matthews Band).
Brilliant bassist Felix Pastorius visits Toronto for 4 nights performing music that the two have recorded as part of their group In Orbit (featuring Jeff Coffin on saxophone, but alas he is on tour with The Dave Matthews Band).
ESA presents a special night of music, with Michael joining the strings group STRAD.
Michael Occhipinti has been acting as AD for a series of shows inspired by the late Michael Wrycraft, with previous incarnations being Women Sing Bowie, Men Sing Dolly, and Women Sing Prince, Men Sing Swift. Now it's Beyonce and Elton John's turn, and for each Michael assembles a great collection of diverse vocalists who each make the songs their own, it is not a tribute act!