# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Joined by bassist Jordan Pelunksy and drummer Marito Marques, Gianluca Occhipinti performs repertoire from his new jazz release Dissolution.About this EventSHOW DETAILSThe debut release7:00 PM - Doors open for dinner and drinks. Reserve a table at .8:00 PM - Concert Begins - 2 sets with intermission$20 EARLY BIRD, $25 ADVANCE, $35 AT THE DOORTICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION AND DO NOT GUARANTEE SEATING.Join us before the show to enjoy Lula's tropical inspired dinner and drinks menu. Dinner reservations availalbe at Lulaworld Festival (May 11 to 17)Join us at Lula Lounge to ceebrate the 20th annual Lulaworld festival, marking two decades of local and international jazz, Latin, Braziian, soul and folk from around the globe and around the corner.Gianluca OcchipintiGianluca Occhipinti is a Toronto-based pianist and composer whose work reflects a foundation in both classical and jazz traditions. Immersed in music from an early age, he has developed a distinctive voice shaped by a wide range of influences, mentors, and performance experiences.Over the past seven years, Gianluca has studied with JUNO Award-winning pianist Jeremy Ledbetter, whose mentorship has been central to his development as a composer and improviser. He has also studied with Amanda Tosoff, Manuel Valera, and Hilario Durán, further deepening his musical language.In recent years, Gianluca has focused on developing and presenting his original compositions across Toronto, collaborating and performing with internationally recognized artists including Felix Pastorius, Don Byron, Alex Dean, and Larnell Lewis.Album: Dissolution“Dissolution is about the breaking down of different aspects into one uniform artwork,” Gianluca explains. “From learning Beatles tunes with my dad, to playing bass in the orchestra, to studying Hermeto Pascoal with my teacher, or making beats with my friends.”Blending genres and influences, the album moves fluidly across musical languages: “There’s jazz in the way we interact, there’s R&B in the groove, there’s gospel in the harmony, and there’s classical in the way the album flows.”The project features an exceptional group of collaborators, including drummers Larnell Lewis and Jinu Isac (featured on the recording), with Marito Marques appearing on the release performance. Longtime collaborators Jacob Lee and Jamie Wells also contribute to the album’s creative direction, alongside Jordan Pelunsky, who helped workshop the material over the past year.“My very first instrument was the drums, and that certainly shows here,” he notes. “These musicians have all elevated me and my music to the next level.”Comprising 12 tracks plus a bonus track available on Bandcamp and CD, Dissolution is conceived as a live experience. “I’ve crafted the album with the intention of it being a live show,” Gianluca says. “This is where the music will be at its best.”Follow Gianluca Occhipinti on Instagram and Facebook.https://youtu.be/MNs9gbeOBMo?si=AguRl63rlOhtmEKs https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/17daa100-3035-11f1-9eb7-3140a20b4450-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1814eae0-3035-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w743-h740-dc080706-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/184bd960-3035-11f1-898c-b1ec16c3517f-rimg-w734-h740-dc2f1716-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/18858700-3035-11f1-9eb7-3140a20b4450-rimg-w1110-h740-dc1a0404-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/18bb15f0-3035-11f1-898c-b1ec16c3517f-rimg-w1200-h109-dc114962-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/lulaworld-2026-gianluca-occhipinti-album-release-concert/100001986159128419 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, festivals, performances, workshops, live-music, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 24.76, max: 30.58, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Lula Lounge - **lat**: 43.6496464 - **long**: -79.4345494 - **full address**: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street W, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3e9f6a15a41aa4c4689ce6df94e3ae2f06f280ccfb974bfffa27020456bd4060-rimg-w1200-h600-dc031f74-gmir.jpg?v=1775314017 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert being held? - **A:** Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street W, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert? - **A:** Ticket prices for Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert range from CAD 25 to CAD 31 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEARLY BIRDCAD 25 + CAD 2 fee + CAD 3 taxAvailableGENERAL ADMISSIONCAD 31 + CAD 2 fee + CAD 4 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert? - **A:** Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert is organized by Lula Lounge / Lula Music & Arts Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lulaworld 2026: Gianluca Occhipinti Album Release Concert is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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