MICHAEL OCCHIPINTI - LIVE on THE Drew Marshall Show

Listen to the entire interview from June 13, 2015 at www.drewmarshall.ca

Michael Occhipinti’s Sicilian Jazz Project has been dazzling audiences world-wide with its intriguing mix of rare Old World Sicilian folk material and a New World mix of chamber music, modern jazz, global rhythms, and modern grooves. Using music sung by Sicilian fishermen, sulphur miners, and folk musicians as a starting point, the group takes the audience on a journey that reveals the drama and passion of Sicily’s past and showcases the global sound and great musicianship of modern day Canada. The Sicilian Jazz Project has been called “a masterpiece of cultural fusion” and received a 2009 JUNO Award nomination (Canada’s Grammy). An eight-time JUNO Award nominee for Best Contemporary Jazz Album, Michael Occhipinti is a modern guitarist with a broad sonic palette, and a composer/bandleader interested in creative music of all kinds. Michael is one of few guitarists anywhere leading a 16-piece jazz orchestra (NOJO), and his other groups include Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon, instrumental funk group The Triodes, and Creation Dream: The Songs of Bruce Cockburn. Michael has performed with such notable musicians as Sam Rivers, Bruce Cockburn, Joe Lovano, Ray Anderson, Jeff Coffin, and Don Byron, who has appeared on four of Michael’s albums.
*On Monday, June 22 @ 8:30 pm, come celebrate the release of the new Sicilian Jazz Project album “Muorica” as brilliant Rome-based vocalist Pilar and innovative clarinetist Don Byron join the Sicilian Jazz Project at one of Toronto’s best live music venues Hugh's Room! Featuring some of Toronto’s most celebrated musicians including Dominic Mancuso (vocals), Kevin Turcotte (trumpet), Ernie Tollar (saxophone), Mark Kelso (drums), Louis Simao (accordion and bass), and the group’s leader Michael Occhipinti (guitar). Don’t miss the only Toronto show of the group’s cross-Canada tour featuring Pilar and Don Byron. There’s no better way to celebrate Italian Heritage Month! Tickets are $25 Advance/$27.50 at the door.
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