MICHAEL MCCLINTOCK'S DISCOGRAPHY

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Michael McClintock’s discography reflects a wide-ranging musical journey — from original compositions on his debut solo album, to band projects he arranged and directed, to collaborations with artists and ensembles across genres. His work has taken him from the U.S. to Cuba and Europe, including performances with Grammy-winning musicians and recordings featured on Cuban national television - some of which are highlighted through the album collaborations below.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS

Album - Here and There (2025)

McClintock’s debut solo album, presents a bold collection of original compositions—a genre-blending journey shaped by classical, jazz, Cuban, and Brazilian traditions. Performed on four distinct guitars—including the Cuban tres—it highlights McClintock’s melodic clarity, harmonic depth, and rhythmic intuition. Here and There reveals a mature, expressive musical vision that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

“A true delight for guitar players far and wide and a real advocating album — it will make you want to start learning the guitar as soon as you’re finished soaking in the mastery on display.”
— RCM Magazine (UK)

ARRANGED & DIRECTED WORKS

Albums by Cubanisms, a fusion ensemble led by Michael McClintock. Blending jazz with Cuban, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian traditions, these works feature his original arrangements of classic repertoire — all directed and anchored by his playing on the Cuban tres. The albums received strong praise from the Latin music community in the U.S., Colombia, and Cuba, and helped open the door for the band’s invitation to perform at Havana’s prestigious Jazz Plaza Festival in 2019.

Album - Trilingual by Cubanisms (2019)

Album - Acento Cubano by Cubanisms (2017)

COLLABORATIONS

Album/DVD - Nuestra Herencia Musical (Cuba) (2018)

Janio Abreu & Aire de Concierto — with special guest Victor Goines
Featuring Michael McClintock on “Nengón”
Recorded live at Jazz Plaza Festival, Havana, Cuba – 2018 (Album & DVD)

Introduced by a Cuban journalist who saw their musical chemistry, Michael was invited to perform with Janio Abreu at Jazz Plaza 2018. His unique Cuban tres playing on Janio’s jazz compositions made such an impact that he was invited last-minute to join the live album recording. His performance on “Nengón” — Janio’s jazz-influenced composition based on a rarely heard Cuban rhythm — became a standout, earning national recognition and continued airplay on Cuban television to this day. The song features a Cuban tres solo composed and performed by Michael, beginning at 3:07 in the video.

The Poor Choices
Longtime collaborator with this Americana/folk group, Michael contributed both as a performer (bassist) and arranger.

Album - Sin Fronteras (USA) by Mireya Ramos & The Poor Choices (2023)

Featuring Grammy-winning vocalist Mireya Ramos. Michael’s arrangement of “Hay unos ojos” transforms the traditional ranchera into a heartfelt ballad centered around his Cuban tres playing.

Album - Bustin's Broncs and Honky Tonks (USA) by Slim Hanson and The Poor Choices (2020)

Ensemble Iberica

Michael McClintock was a founding member of Ensemble Iberica, a Kansas City–based project dedicated to music from the Iberian Peninsula and its former colonies in the Americas. For over a decade, he contributed as a guitarist and Cuban tres player, serving as the ensemble’s primary interpreter of Cuban music within the group’s broader musical vision, before relocating to Europe.

Album - Iberica (USA) by Matt Otto & Ensemble Iberica (2017)

Album - Live recordings (USA) by Ensemble Iberica (2019)

Album - Live Recordings, Vol. II (USA) by Ensemble Iberica (2019)