Elon Jazz Festival brings spirit of New Orleans to campus

Alex Heitlinger

Assistant Professor of Music

Office: Center for the Arts 237 Director of Jazz Studies Dr. Alex Heitlinger is a forward-thinking jazz composer and trombonist 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… Read More

Articles by Alex Heitlinger

Elon Jazz Festival brings spirit of New Orleans to campus

February 11, 2026

The festival features performances by Tuba Skinny and the Elon Jazz Ensembles with renowned saxophonist Roderick “Rev” Paulin.

Jazz Studies director to showcase compositions at renowned NYC Jazz Club

April 9, 2025

Alex Heitlinger to present music at The Jazz Gallery in New York City on May 22.

Jazz pianist Art Lande to visit Elon

April 4, 2025

Innovative pianist and teacher Art Lande will perform and teach on campus April 22.

Alex Heitlinger Featured at ECU’s Billy Taylor Jazz Festival

March 26, 2025

�þ��'s director of jazz studies will perform as soloist with ECU Jazz Ensemble on March 29 in Greenville, North Carolina.

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Articles by Alex Heitlinger

Elon Jazz Festival brings spirit of New Orleans to campus

Jazz Studies director to showcase compositions at renowned NYC Jazz Club

Jazz pianist Art Lande to visit Elon

Alex Heitlinger Featured at ECU’s Billy Taylor Jazz Festival

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