Alex Heitlinger - Slush Pump Truck Stop (2024)

By pure happenstance this stunning SteepleChase debut album by trombonist/composer/arranger Alex Heitlinger and his 22-piece band materialised four years after the recording. The band's drummer John Riley tipped Nils Winther of the existence of this recording in an unrelated session one day and the rest is history. Enjoy the original, vibrant sound of a big band jazz of 21st century.

"Alex Heitlinger is a thoughtful trombonist and a promising composer" - Nate Chinen, New York Times

Alex Heitlinger: conductor

Michael Thomas, Bruce Williamson, Peter Sommer, Jon Armstrong, Jon Gudmundson: reeds

Greg Gisbert, Shane Endsley, Daniel Jonas, Austie Robinson: trumpet

John Fedchock, Brian Woodbury, Nate Campbell, Jennifer Wharton: trombone

Corey Christiansen: guitar

Carmen Staaf: piano

David Rodgers: piano, Hammond B3

Philip Kuehn: bass

John Riley, Alex Chaloff: drums

Zach Brock: vocals

Doug Smith: vibes, percussion