“Montreal-based singer Elizabeth Shepherd gently stirs jazz with an underground pop aesthetic.” – AllAboutJazz

“Michael Occhipinti plays on a sweet-toned guitar, and his refined finger technique produces a delicate and crisply elegant sound.” – JazzdaGamma

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 received a 2022 Juno nomination for “Vocal Jazz Album of The Year.” With extensive musical backgrounds, international acclaim, and a lengthy list of prestigious awards and nominations including their combined fifteen Juno nominations, both artists have had successful, independent careers before embarking on their new venture. With Shepherd as a multi-dimensional vocalist/pianist, and Occhipinti as a versatile, creative guitarist, they have now created an album of re-imagined musical works and atmospheric, compelling original music.

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