Along the Way Receives Five-Star Review from Paris-Move

Written By Clarence Hines

Paris-Move gives Along the Way its “Indispensable” rating, praising the album’s writing, orchestration, and balance of ensemble power with individual expression.

The Clarence Hines Jazz Orchestra’s forthcoming album, Along The Way, has received an enthusiastic new review from Paris Move ahead of its October 23 release on OA2 Records.

Reviewer Thierry De Clemensat praises the album’s writing, orchestration, and balance between ensemble power and individual expression, describing the orchestra as a “genuine sonic laboratory.” He also notes that the album continues to reveal new details with repeated listening while retaining its immediate appeal.

In closing, the review celebrates the large ensemble as a space for “freedom, surprise and breathing room.”

Along the Way will be released worldwide on October 23, 2026, on OA2 Records.

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Clarence Hines

Clarence Hines is a trombonist, composer, and arranger who has performed with Bobby Caldwell, Maceo Parker, David Sanborn, and Diane Schuur. His festival performances include the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Rochester International Jazz Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival. Recent commissions include works for the Ukrainian Chamber Orchestra and the Strings Festival Brass & Percussion Ensemble. Peña Amaya, his original composition for wind ensemble, was premiered in Valencia, Spain in 2019. His arrangement of Ellington’s Come Sunday was performed by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Tanglewood Music Festival in 2020. Clarence is an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and the Director of the School of Music at the University of North Florida.

http://clarencehines.com
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