Olin Clark is a Michigan native and currently resides in NYC. As a composer and arranger, Olin's music has been performed by many ensembles around the United States and abroad. Olin has performed with Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul, Patrick Bartley’s J-MUSIC Ensemble, Peter Nelson, Ray Parker, Marcus Elliot, Randy Napoleon, HUSH, Brad Fritcher's MOODS, and MSU Jazz Orchestra I. He also leads his own group, the Olin Clark trio (or sometimes quartet), that has performed at venues all around the Midwest as well as NYC, including regular gigs at Cliff Bell's in Detroit and Bar Next Door in NYC. Olin self-released his debut trio album 'Bright' in January 2018. Outside of jazz, Olin has played with artists across many different genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R'n'B. He believes all music is connected, and learning about different styles of music is essential to an individual’s musical growth. He completed a Master’s in Jazz Performance at Michigan State University in 2017, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2015. Olin has studied with Randy Napoleon, Peter Bernstein, Perry Hughes, and Michael Hyde. He also has made appearances in recordings with the Olin Clark Trio, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Peter Nelson, HUSH, Speak Easy, Cameron Blake, Jahshua Smith, and Malena quartet.