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Michael Occhipinti
12+ albums
jazzguitaritalianscilian jazz
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A 2008 Juno (Canada's Grammy) nominee for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year (for Michael Occhipinti and Creation Dream "Chasing After Light") and a recipient of six previous Juno Award nominations (including a Juno win with his big band NOJO), guitarist/composer Michael Occhipinti’s modern and eclectic approach to jazz and creative music of all kinds has earned him a broad array of listeners and the respect of critics and musicians alike. He continues to enjoy especially great praise for his recording Creation Dream - The Songs of Bruce Cockburn (True North/Universal/Rounder). Michael received international acclaim for his ambitious arrangements of music by one of Canada's best-loved songwriters, presenting the songs in a fresh and creative setting. Performers on the CD include renowned clarinetist Don Byron, and Michael’s quintet featuring trumpeter Kevin Turcotte, violinist Hugh Marsh, drummer Barry Romberg, bassist Andrew Downing. The disc also featured a guest appearance by Bruce Cockburn himself on guitar. Michael’s newest CD "Chasing After Light" (found at last.fm under Michael Occhipinti and Creation Dream) features the same stellar quintet of musicians heard on Creation Dream, plus Michael’s brother Roberto as a guest on bass. As critics have noted, the new recording showcases Michael’s melodic and memorable original compositions and a broad palette of guitar sounds. "Canadian guitarist Michael Occhipinti provides a catalogue of guitar sounds in the course of th
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albums
Creation Dream
Chasing After Light
The Universe of John Lennon
Surrealist Blues
Creation Dream: The Songs Of Bruce Cockburn
The Sicilian Jazz Project
Creation Dream (International Version)
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Muorica
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The Universe of John Lennon (with Shine On)
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Creation Dream (The Songs Of Bruce Cockburn)
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Creation Dream - The Songs of Bruce Cockburn
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