COVID-19 has created a time of stress, pain, and sadness for our country. All of our gigs have disappeared completely. But it's also a time of creativity, beauty and connection. My contribution to these times is a completely new song, which I'm calling 'Emergence,' and it represents all the emotions we've been feeling for the past few months. Featuring some of the finest musicians in Colorado, this 'melodic contemporary jazz hybrid' tune will hopefully become an inspiration for you, like it is for me. Available for almost no cost on all major music sites, just click the link below...please support musicians by downloading a copy today!
We are incredibly proud to be recognized by the LIT International Music & Talent Awards with our song, 'Emergence,' as a Gold winner in the 'Best Instrumental Melodies' category.
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"Seamlessly drifting between depths of tension and heights of triumph, John Hines' Emergence strives to capture the duality of the day we live in. Emergence artfully channels the energies of innovation and injustice through the medium of contemporary Jazz - featuring a masterful blend of full bass, atmospheric keys, bright guitar, and sonorous trombone.
This is a very well composed piece! ....Easy to enjoy, Emergence provides listeners with an immersive and cathartic reprieve from isolation - offering a simple escape for the casual listener, and a wealth of masterful melodic developments for the seasoned musician!" - Jon W.
This is the signature body of work by John & Donna. Combining the work of their sextet (trombone, trumpet, keyboards, bass, drums, and vocals) with the talent of fabulous guest artists, this collection of ten original and familiar cover songs spans the range of their work.
Musicians:
- John Hines (trombone)
- Donna DeVine (vocals)
- Tom Gershwin (trumpet)
- Jason Malmberg (acoustic and electric bass)
- David Rohlf (drums)
- Tom Capek (piano, electric keyboard, organ, synthesizer)
- Christian Teele (percussion)
Special Guest Artists:
- Michael Pagan (piano)
- Brad Goode (trumpet)
- Cabo Morning (composer & arranger: John Hines)
- Serenade To A Cuckoo (composer: Roland Kirk, arranger: John Hines; featuring Michael Pagan)
- *My Funny Valentine (composer: Rogers/Hart, arranger: David Wolpe)
- Decoupage (composer: Hank Levy, arranger: John Hines; featuring Michael Pagan)
- *Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (composer: Joe Zawinul, arranger: Jerry Hey)
- Better Get Hit In Your Soul (composer: Charles Mingus; featuring Michael Pagan, Brad Goode)
- *Someone To Watch Over Me (composer: George Gershwin, arranger: Michael Pagan; featuring Michael Pagan, Brad Goode)
- *Somewhere Over The Rainbow (composer: Harold Arlen/E.Y. Harburg, arranger: Nicole Henry; featuring Michael Pagan)
- Jus' Sayin' (composer and arranger: John Hines)
- *You & I (composer: Stefani Germanotta, arranger: John Hines)
* Denotes songs featuring Donna DeVine on vocals
Available now as individual tracks, complete downloadable Digital Album, or hard-copy autographed CD
(Composer & arranger: John Hines) Inspired by its namesake, a joyous Latin jazz song with beautiful trombone melody and exciting percussion rhythm—this one just feels good. *Nominated for AllAboutJazz.com's 'song of the week' - April, 2015
(composer: Stefani Germanotta, arranger: John Hines) A very unique take on the Lady Gaga hit, becoming a vocal/trombone duet with Donna DeVine and a contemporary jazz rhythm section foundation.
(composer: Hank Levy, arranger: John Hines; featuring Michael Pagan) Newly arranged 8-part trombone harmony, all played by John Hines, w/complex 5/4 Latin percussion to reinvent this exciting big band song for anyone who loves the sound of jazz trombone.
(composer: Harold Arlen/E.Y. Harburg, arranger: Nicole Henry; featuring Michael Pagan) Complex latin percussion backs up powerful vocals from Donna in this fresh, high-energy take on the Wizard of Oz film classic.
A signature cover of the Mingus gospel classic, featuring the artistry of Brad Goode (trumpet) and Michael Pagan (piano), along with John and the band playing in a fast 6/8 groove.
John's first release, 'In The Pocket', on Capri Records, with a pleasant, straight-ahead mix of originals and covers. With guest artists Hugh Ragin (trumpet) and Michael Pagan (piano).
In The Pocket (John Hines)
I Could Write A Book
Secret Love
Hard Times
A Nightengale Sang In Berkley Square
More Than A Friend (Michael Pagan)
Kickin' Back (John Hines)
In A Sentimental Mood
'In The Pocket': "A top ten of the year disc, no ifs or maybes. In that better alternate universe where jazz dominates the music charts, In The Pocket would be all over the radio."
-D. McClenaghen, AllAboutJazz.com
A fun, late-night pool hall kind of funk song featuring muted trombone from John and honky-tonk piano work from Michael Pagan.
A solid, straight-ahead gospel swing version of the Paul F. Mitchel classic.
A beautiful rendition of the John Coltrane classic, this features John Hines on trombone, but also brings together jazz greats Hugh Ragin on trumpet and Michael Pagan on piano, making the complex chord changes sound effortless.
The title song from the Michael Pagan Big Band recording, 'Pag's Groove,' features John in the bone section, and playing a strong blues solo on this Michael Pagan original. An amazing big band album!
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