Education
- MA, York University
Biography
Guitarist/composer David Occhipinti combines elements of contemporary chamber music with improvisation on his fifth CD, Camera (2012). The recording features David’s compositions and guitar playing, with a unique ensemble, consisting of: clarinet, bassoon, marimba, violin, viola, cello, and bass. The recording also includes a suite for guitar and string quartet.
"David Occhipinti has created an absolute gem [Camera]. His writing is unique, his playing is completely original and stunning. I just wanted to keep listening… His music is an absolute work of art!" - Jim Hall
David Occhipinti has twice been nominated for a Juno award, once for his CD, Forty Revolutions (2007), and also for, Duologue, his first of two duo CDs with saxophonist Mike Murley (2003). As a composer, David has received commissions to compose for solo artists, chamber groups and large ensembles. In 2011, David founded the Walrus Quartet with fellow guitarists: Roddy Ellias, Ted Quinlan, and Kim Ratcliffe. David has performed all across Canada, in the US, Europe, Japan, and in Italy where he lived for a short time. David Occhipinti studied in New York with the legendary jazz guitarist and composer, Jim Hall, during the mid 1990's.
BOURGEAU (solo guitar) - David Occhipinti
