Out now · OA2 Records

Along The Way

The debut large-ensemble recording from the Clarence Hines Jazz Orchestra.

Along the Way features original compositions and arrangements for jazz orchestra. The title refers to the musicians, friends, mentors, and experiences that have influenced my music.

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Along the Way album cover by the Clarence Hines Jazz Orchestra
Cover design & layout by John Bishop
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Paris-Move

Indispensable

A five-star review praising the album’s writing, orchestration, clarity, and balance between ensemble power and individual expression.

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Jazz Weekly

George W. Harris highlights the ensemble-first writing and the way the arrangements give the orchestra’s individual musicians room to shine.

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Trombonist · Composer · Arranger · Educator

Performing and writing with a distinctive voice.

“The people, places, and experiences along the way continue to shape how I perform, compose, and teach.”

Clarence Hines is a trombonist, composer, and arranger whose work brings a lyrical, contemporary voice to the modern jazz orchestra and beyond.

He has appeared with artists including John Pizzarelli, Diane Schuur, David Sanborn, and Maceo Parker, and with ensembles ranging from the Jacksonville Symphony to the Grammy Award-winning 8-Bit Big Band. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by professional and collegiate ensembles at major venues and festivals in the United States and abroad.

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