Heightening Mood With Improvisational Textures | Alex Heitlinger @tbonealex​

Trombonist, composer, & bandleader Alex Heitlinger explores how improvisational effects and textures give composers access to a new range of sounds for creating unique atmospheres using his pieces “Dissolution-Disillusion” and “Trail to Cullowhee.” Visit https://JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Become a member today to watch our full-length events including masterclasses, listening sessions, roundtables and artist Q&As. Watch streams live or access the past event archive to view events dating back to July of 2021. Website: https://jazzcomposerspresent.com YouTube:    / jazzcomposerspresent   Facebook:   / jazzcomposerspresent   Twitter:   / jazzcomppresent   Instagram:   / jazzcomposerspresent   ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Alex Heitlinger is a jazz composer, trombonist, and educator, currently serving as Director of Jazz Studies at Elon University in North Carolina. A forward-thinking musician with a deep love of the jazz tradition and a passion for pushing musical boundaries, Heitlinger released his debut big band album, Slush Pump Truck Stop, in 2024 through SteepleChase Records. The album, his third as a bandleader, features a stellar ensemble including drummer John Riley, trombonist John Fedchock, pianist Carmen Staaf, guitarist Corey Christiansen, trumpeter Greg Gisbert, and saxophonist Michael Thomas. Praised by Jazz Mania Magazine’s Claudy Jalet as “eminently exciting” and “a beautiful and original discovery,” the album showcases Heitlinger’s unique approach to big band writing. Heitlinger prefers to be acknowledged for his creative work, but he is also well-known for his 2011 viral jazz montage The Lick, which has received over 5 million views on YouTube, becoming a widespread musical meme. Website: http://www.alexheitlinger.net YouTube:    / @tbonealex   ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— AUDIO CREDITS Intro: “Chance Encounter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records.    • Chance Encounter   Example 1: “Dissolution-Disillusion,” composed by Alex Heitlinger. Performed by the Alex Heitlinger Jazz Orchestra on the album “Slush Pump Truck Stop” (2024) SteepleChase.    • Dissolution-Disillusion   Example 2: “Trail to Cullowhee,” composed by Alex Heitlinger. Performed by the Alex Heitlinger Jazz Orchestra on the album “Slush Pump Truck Stop” (2024) SteepleChase.    • Trail to Cullowhee   Closing: “Crunchy Peanut Butter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records.    • Crunchy Peanut Butter