Pre-order now · OA2 Records · Releases October 23, 2026
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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The music breathes, moves forward … then heads off somewhere else.
Hines has created a genuine sonic laboratory.
The more we return to it, the more details appear, without the immediate pleasure of listening ever disappearing.
…freedom, surprise and breathing room.
Thierry De Clemensat · Paris-Move September 28, 2026
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The recording
Album credits
Woodwinds
- Todd DelGiudicealto and soprano saxophones · flute
- Michael Emmertalto saxophone · flute
- Lenard Simpsonalto saxophone · track 4
- Doug Stonetenor saxophone · clarinet
- Fernando Cruztenor saxophone · clarinet
- Karli Bunnbaritone saxophone · bass clarinet
Trumpets / Flugelhorns
- Bijon Watsonlead
- Clay Jenkinstracks 3, 5 and 6
- Mark Filsinger
- Dave Hart
- Ray Callender
Trombones
- Clarence Hineslead
- Bernie Greenlee
- B. Walden Shaw
- Gina Benalcazarbass trombone
Rhythm
- Joshua Bowluspiano
- Emiliano Lasanskybass
- Jared Schonigdrums
- Produced by
- Clarence Hines
- Mixed & mastered by
- David Darlington · Bass Hit Studios, New York
- Design
- John Bishop
- Label
- OA2 Records · OA2 22261
All music composed by Clarence Hines, except “Carry On” by Lynne Arriale and “April Green” by Vernice “Bunky” Green. All arrangements by Clarence Hines.
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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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