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where he performed over 500 shows. However, hating what had become of the Fringe, he ceased performing there in 2000.
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Okin continues to work as a songwriter and jazz singer/musician, with a particular interest in
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Simon Woolf (bass), Okin (guitar) Michèle Drees (drums) hidden, and Steve Rubie (flute) at the
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During the 1970s, Okin started to perform as a support act in large venues. Beginning with
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Okin has performed on TV in several countries, including Brazil, Australia and
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in 1967. Some of his songs were covered during the 1960s by
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Earl Okin on
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