Alex Heitlinger - Slush Pump Truck Stop

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