Henry Spencer, Trumpeter, Composer, Educator
A multi-award winning trumpet player, composer and bandleader Henry Spencer won the Emerging Excellence Award (Help Musicians UK) in 2014 and was the Winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the Marlborough Jazz Festival, following the debut public performance of his group, Henry Spencer and Juncture. In addition to his own original projects, he also currently performs in a range of ensembles, and features as a soloist in jazz groups, big bands, pop/rock bands, for recording sessions and for theatre orchestras. Henry has performed with and continues to work with many notable ensembles and musicians. A few include George Porter Jr (The Meters), Julian Joseph, Jason Rebello, Stan Sulzmann, Marvin Stamm, The Outlanders, Henry Lowther, Anthony Strong, The Zealots, Jon Desbruslais Quintet, Hot Air, Sibilla, The London Salsa All Stars, Chromatone, Crowd Company, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, London City Big Band and the London Jazz Orchestra. When not performing or composing, Henry also teaches jazz and trumpet.
