When:
January 17, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
2026-01-17T20:00:00-05:00
2026-01-17T22:30:00-05:00
Cost:
$32/20
Photo by Jen Squires
“…new compositions that blend the elegance of chamber music with the spontaneity of jazz improvisation. Camera Lucida paints vivid musical portraits that reflect Occhipinti’s boundless creativity.”
-Christopher Gonda V13
“Ultimately, Camera Lucida is an album for lovers of art in its broadest sense. Whether you come from the world of jazz or classical music, you will encounter here a rare intellectual clarity and an artistic sincerity that are instantly compelling.”
– Paris Move
David Occhipinti is a composer and guitarist whose music crosses borders from jazz and improvised music, into contemporary classical music and beyond. David has received two Chalmers Arts Fellowships, as well as JUNO nominations for his work as a recording artist.
David’s Camera Ensemble released Camera Lucida, in 2025, which has eight tracks that feature chamber music compositions along with improvisational elements. Camera, (2012) was the first recording with the ensemble, and was heralded by David’s mentor, Jim Hall as: “an absolute gem… his writing is unique, his playing is completely original and stunning… an absolute work of art!”
David has received commissions to compose works from the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, percussionist Beverley Johnston (O.C.), harpist Erica Goodman, Kairos Percussion Quartet, Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus, and Random Access Large Ensemble. David often performs with Canadian jazz icons Mike Murley, Lorne Lofsky, and Terry Clarke (C.M.) to name a few.
David’s recorded work has been featured on the CBC and BBC. David has performed and toured across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
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Personnel:
David Occhipinti-guitar
Aline Homzy-violin
Virginia MacDonald-clarinet
Michael Davidson-vibraphone
Dan Fortin-bass
Check out: “Octavia” “Promised Kiss” “Song of Calypso”
