Where We Started | Aidan Plank | Upcoming Album

Where We Started (2026)

Where We Started is the debut large ensemble release from bassist and composer Aidan Plank, and his third album as a leader/co-leader. Featuring seven original compositions and one original arrangement for big band, the recording — out April 24, 2026 on Hidden Cinema Records — marks a defining artistic step for one of Northeast Ohio’s most respected musical voices.

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Track Listing

1. Where We Started (feat. Brad Wagner & Jack Schantz)

2. Inside Your Dream (feat Brad Wagner & Chelsea Selvaggio)

3. Ocean Piwem (feat. Charlotte Beers Plank)

4. In The Bleak Midwinter (feat. Chris Coles)

5. The Grand Arch of Nothingness

6. Billy (feat. Howie Smith)

7. Glacier

8. Red Winged (feat. Howie Smith & Garrett Folger)

Personnel

Credits

1. Howie Smith, Chris Coles (alto saxophone) Brad Wagner, Max Schlenk (tenor saxophone), Bettyjeane Quimby (baritone saxophone), Scott McKee, Garrett Folger, Jack Schantz, Frank Walton (trumpet), Jimmy Redmond, Chris Anderson, Zach Warren (trombone), Amber Forrer (bass trombone), Ariel Kasler (guitar), Anthony Fuoco (piano/organ), Kip Reed (electric bass), Dustin May (drums), Patrick Graney (percussion), Bryan Kennard (conductor)

2. Chelsea Selvaggio (vocals), Brad Wagner (soprano saxophone), Bryan Kennard (flute, alto flute, Bettyjeane Quimby (bass clarinet), Garrett Folger (flugelhorn), Anthony Fuoco (piano), Aidan Plank (double bass), Dustin May (drums)

3. Charlotte Beers Plank (piano)

4. Howie Smith, Chris Coles (alto saxophone) Brad Wagner, Max Schlenk (tenor saxophone), Bettyjeane Quimby (baritone saxophone), Scott MeKee, Garrett Folger, Jack Schantz, Frank Walton (trumpet/flugelhorn), Jimmy Redmond, Chris Anderson, Zach Warren (trombone), Amber Forrer (bass trombone), Ariel Kasler (guitar), Anthony Fuoco (piano), Aidan Plank (double bass), Dustin May (drums), Bryan Kennard (conductor)

5. Howie Smith, Chris Coles (alto saxophone), Brad Wagner, Max Schlenk (tenor saxophone), Bettyjeane Quimby (baritone saxophone), Bryan Kennard (Flute), Scott McKee, Garrett Folger, Jack Schantz

6. Same as 4

7. Aidan Plank (electric bass)

8. Chelsea Selvaggio (vocals), Howie Smith (alto saxophone), Bryan Kennard (flute), Bettyjeane Quimby (clarinet), Garrett Folger (flugelhorn), Anthony Fuoco (piano), Ariel Kasler (acoustic guitar), Kip Reed (electric bass), Dustin May (drums), Patrick Graney (percussion)

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HCR 2602