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The Cusp

by Roberto Occhipinti

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    Roberto Occhipinti is one of Canada’s premier bassists, comfortable in a wide variety of musical contexts.
    1. David’s Onda
    2. AnaMaria
    3. VoodooChild
    4. T.Dot
    5. Tosca
    6. PrietoAzul
    7. Septima
    8. TheCusp
    9. Dogon

    “The bassist who’s best known for his long association with Jane Bunnett and Cuban music ventures leads his disciplined nonet’s debut recording full of fresh ideas and smart soloing.”
    Geoff Chapman - The Toronto Star

    “Roberto Occhipinti's ''cusp'' is effectively the point at which contemporary jazz intersects with the many other idioms and traditions that currently influence it. The Toronto bassist, who is best known for his work with Jane Bunnett's Afro-Cuban groups, looks to several of those idioms here, as he puts his new, nine-piece ensemble smartly through the paces of Cuban rhythms, tunes by Wayne Shorter and Jimi Hendrix, an aria from Puccini’s Tosca and a three-part suite inspired by a trip to Mali. Occhipinti’s alert, bustling arrangements make it all sound quite seamless, and the playing, by what qualifies as an all-star Toronto unit with the likes of Phil Dwyer, John Johnson, Kevin Turcotte and Hilario Duran, is equally expert and energetic.” Mark Miller – The Globe and Mail
    “Great CD, great composing, textures and orchestrations, good solos... I love it!!!...”
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David's Onda 04:34
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Ana Maria 05:26
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Voodoo Chile 05:28
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T.Dot 03:27
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Tosca 06:19
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Prieto Azul 04:25
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Septima 06:00
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The Cusp 04:00
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Dogon 04:54
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Roberto Occhipinti-Liner notes from 2002


The Cusp
Roberto Occhipinti is one of Canada’s premier bassists, comfortable in a wide variety of musical contexts. For the past 6 years, he toured and recorded with Blue Note recording artist Jane Bunnett on her last 3 albums, including the Grammy nominated Alma de Santiago and Juno Award winning Ritmo+Soul. In addition, he has recorded 4 albums with Cuban piano virtuoso Hilario Duran.
This summer, Roberto toured with Juno award winning group NOJO, performing at Canadian jazz festivals with the legendary saxophonist Sam Rivers. In addition, they recorded a new disc with Mr. Rivers for True North Records.
In 2002, Roberto Occhipinti toured with EMI recording artists Gorrilaz and performed with Damon Albarn’s Mali Music at the Barbican in the UK and as well as concerts for the BBC and MTV.
Other recording projects include Solitudes, Paul Tobey, Hilario Duran, Nellie Furtado, Rush, Al DiMEola, Holly Cole, Stephen Fearing, Phil Ramone, Edwin, Teo Macero, Gino Vanelli, Quartette and Oscar Peterson. In addition, he has recorded and performed with Tito Puente, Dave Valentin, Memo Acevedo, Don Thompson, Al Grey, Pat LaBarbara, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Mulgrew Miller and Chucho Valdes.
As a Classical Musician, Roberto Occhipinti has been a member of the Winnipeg Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic and Canadian Opera Co. Orchestra, Arraymusic, New Music Concerts and the Esprit Orchestra.
He has performed with virtually every classical music ensemble in Toronto. Recent performances include the St. Lawrence Quartet, Gryphon Trio and Via Salzburg.
In 2001, Roberto Occhipinti released his critically acclaimed disc TRINACRIA featuring poweful performances by Hilario Duran, drum virtuoso Horacio “El Negro” Henandez, Phil Dwyer,
Hugh Marsh, drummer Dafnis Prieto and sax player Yosvany Terry.
Roberto Occhipinti has just released his second disc The Cusp, featuring performances by Hilario Duran, Dafnis Prieto, Phil Dwyer, Hugh Marsh, John Johnson and members of the Boss Brass.

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released March 24, 2020

Roberto Occhipinti-Bass and Arranger
Hilario Duran-Piano
Dafnis Prieto-Drums
Les Allt-Flute
Phil Dwyer-Soprano Sax
John Johnson-Bass Clarinet
Kevin Turcotte-Trumpet
James MacDonald-French Horn
Chendy Leon-Percussion
Pedrito Martinez-Congas
Hugh Marsh-Violin
Michael Occhipinti-Guitar

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Modica Music is a label based in Toronto , Canada.

With Jazz, Classical and world music projects produced by Roberto Occhipinti

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