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“It’s definitely music for today, streamlined yet atmospheric…a listener hears the rare but gratifying combination of lyricism and cutting-
edge music.”
– The Toronto Star

David Occhipinti is a long-standing contributor to the Canadian music scene. David’s musical accomplishments have earned him multiple JUNO nominations for his work as an improviser on his recognized album Forty Revolutions (2007), and collaborative albums Duolgue (2003 with Mike Murley) and Bristles (2014 with the Bristles Trio).

Studying under legendary jazz guitarist and composer, Jim Hall, David began melding improvisation with contemporary chamber music.The release of the album Camera (2012), features David’s compositions and guitar improvisations in a chamber music setting. Camera, was heralded by Jim Hall as: “an absolute gem. His writing is unique, his playing is completely original and stunning… an absolute work of art!”

As a composer, David has a wide-ranging list of works: for solo artists, (Mingjia Chen – voice, Erica Goodman – harp, Beverley Johnston – marimba), children’s choir (Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus), vocal works (on his CD these out of infinite), chamber groups (Camera Ensemble, Arraymusic, Art of Time Ensemble), and large ensembles (RALE).

Having performed across Canada, U.S., Europe, and Japan, David’s atmospheric compositions invite audiences to
experience his unique and inclusive musical world.

quotes:

“David Occhipinti has created an absolute gem [Camera]. His writing is unique, his playing is completely original and stunning. His music is an absolute work of art!”
– Jim Hall

“[Camera] Very strong, original writing. I hope it receives the attention it deserves!”
– Ben Monder (New York guitarist and composer)

“Frank Zappa meets Stravinsky…a master composer and performer. I thoroughly enjoyed playing his music!”
– Beverley Johnston (percussionist – played marimba on Camera, and has commissioned David to write pieces for her)

“A guitarist with a unique style that blends influences from jazz to pop to contemporary classical music. He is a wonderful accompanist with an excellent sense of time, space and texture. I love all the sounds that David produces on the guitar.”
– Mike Murley (saxophonist)