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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Paris-Move
“The music breathes, moves forward … then heads off somewhere else.”
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Jazz Weekly
“Trombonist Clarence Hines is a mensch...writing tunes and charts to best shine his fellow musicians.”
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Bman’s Blues Report
“The music avoids the stiff, heavy feel of typical big bands, opting instead for a bright, conversational style.”
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Making a Scene!
“This orchestra is fire, with music that sounds warm and full of camaraderie…”
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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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