ES: MO ELIZABETH SHEPHERD MICHAEL OCCHIPINTI

After years of touring together, decorated Canadian artists Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti have teamed up to create ES:MO – a musical duo focused on genreless creativity and exploration. Their album The Weight of Hope has just been nominated for Canada’s JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of The Year! With extensive musical backgrounds, international acclaim, and a lengthy list of prestigious awards and nominations, namely, their combined fifteen Juno nominations, both artists have had successful, independent careers before embarking on their new venture. Having now teamed up to create an album of re- imagined musical works and atmospheric, compelling original music.

Elizabeth Shepherd – Vocals & Piano
Michael Occhipinti – Guitar and Vocals
Tony Ferraro – Drums
Jon Wielebnowski – Bass