Michael Occhipinti & Shine On: the Universe of John Lennon at Hugh's Room

Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon is Michael Occhipinti's most recent recording and touring group, selected by the staff at Jazz FM as a Top Pick of 2012. Typical of Michael’s willingness to challenge himself, the recording pulls off the tricky task of making some the best known songs in the world sound original and fresh. The live band features the stellar vocals of Elizabeth Shepherd, Dominic Mancuso, Yvette Tollar, and Mark Kelso over Michael's distinct arrangements of songs by John Lennon and the Beatles. The group has headlined festivals such as the Vancouver Jazz Festival or The Rochester Jazz Festival, and the record has received strong praise in the U.S.A., Britain, and on Canadian radio, including live-to-air performances on CBC’s Q and on Jazz FM...

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Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon is Michael Occhipinti's most recent recording and touring group, selected by the staff at Jazz FM as a Top Pick of 2012. Typical of Michael’s willingness to challenge himself, the recording pulls off the tricky task of making some the best known songs in the world sound original and fresh. The live band features the stellar vocals of Elizabeth Shepherd, Dominic Mancuso, Yvette Tollar, and Mark Kelso over Michael's distinct arrangements of songs by John Lennon and the Beatles. The group has headlined festivals such as the Vancouver Jazz Festival or The Rochester Jazz Festival, and the record has received strong praise in the U.S.A., Britain, and on Canadian radio, including live-to-air performances on CBC’s Q and on Jazz FM. The band performs at Hugh's Room once a year - don't miss it!

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