By Jordan Maldonado, KCCK Programming Intern
In Orbit (from left): Tom Reynolds, Michael Occhipinti, Davide Direnzo, Jeff Coffin, Felix Pastorius
In Orbit is a collective of musicians from both sides of the Canada-USA border, centered on the original compositions of saxophonist Jeff Coffin, and guitarist Michael Occhipinti, joined by Felix Pastorius, Nashville/Toronto pianist Tom Reynolds, and drummer Davide Direnzo.
These artists have a broad spectrum of influence that ranges from R&B, funk, jazz, rock, and most modern day guitar styles along with artist influences such as John Lennon or the Dave Matthews Band. This spectrum creates an innovative, energetic, and ever-flowing new genre of jazz in the modern age.
In Orbit performs at the Iowa City Jazz Festival on Friday, June 30th at 9 p.m on the Main Stage.