Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra

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The Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) is a jazz musical group from Toronto, Canada since 1994.

Paul Neufeld and Michael Occhipinti are the principal artists, who are joined by numerous other musicians on their projects and performances. Their present label is True North Records. Their latest album, City of Neighbourhoods, received distribution in the United States through Rounder Records.

[edit] Awards and recognition

  • 1996: winner of Juno Award, Best Contemporary Jazz Album, NOJO
  • 1997: nomination for Juno Award, Best Contemporary Jazz Album, FireWater
  • 1999: nomination for Juno Award, Best Contemporary Jazz Album, You Are Here (with Don Byron)
  • 2003: nomination for Juno Award, Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year, Highwire
  • 2005: nomination for Juno Award, Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year, City of Neighbourhoods (with Sam Rivers)

[edit] Discography

  • 1995: NOJO
  • 1996: FireWater
  • 1998: You are Here
  • 2002: Highwire
  • 2004: City of Neighbourhoods

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