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ConcertGianluca Occhipinti Trio
November 18 @ 5:00 pm
Gianluca Occhipinti - Piano
Jordan Pelunsky - Bass guitar
Jacob Lee - Drums
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Gianluca Occhipinti is a Toronto-based pianist and composer whose work reflects a foundation in both classical and jazz traditions. Immersed in music from an early age, he has developed a distinctive voice shaped by a wide range of influences, mentors, and experiences.
Gianluca has studied music extensively throughout his life, most notably through years of lessons with JUNO Award-winning pianist Jeremy Ledbetter, who has passed along musical traditions from around the world. Gianluca has also picked up a great deal from Michael and Roberto Occhipinti, both highly regarded in Canadian music. Already, Gianluca has gathered an impressive list of experiences. Gianluca has performed alongside veterans such as Felix Pastorius, Don Byron, Alex Dean, Mark Kelso, and more. This past summer, Gianluca served as the touring pianist for Toronto’s Breakthrough Jazz Artist of the Year Agneya Chikte. Gianluca has also grown as a part of Toronto’s Davie Studios community, touching on the RnB/hiphop side of Gianluca's interests.