Results for "Rachel Spencer"

Rachel Spencer

Born: 1995

Trumpeter Rachel Spencer is a jazz artist, composer, and educator whose original music blends the melodic language of post-bop with contemporary grooves and modern jazz improvisation. Drawing inspiration from artists including Blue Mitchell, Kenny Garrett, and Roy Hargrove, Spencer's writing balances lyrical melodies, expressive improvisation, and a deep respect for the jazz tradition while remaining distinctly her own.

Spencer has performed nationally and internationally as both a bandleader and freelance artist, including serving as lead trumpet on the North American tour of The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy. She has appeared at venues including Monk's Jazz Club, Parker Jazz Club, the Elephant Room, SXSW, and beyond.

Peggy Lee, Kris Davis, Monty Alexander, Andy Sheppard, Liana Flores, Lisa B, Julian Davis Reid, Doug Webb & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 5, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Emmaline, Joan Watson-Jones, Doug Webb, Peggy Lee, Kris Davis, Monty Alexander, Andy Sheppard, Liana Flores, Lisa B, Julian Davis Reid, with birthday shoutouts to Rosetta Reitz (founder of Rosetta Records), Marlena Shaw, Julie London (100!), Rebecca Kilgore, Norma Winstone, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see ...

Ekep Nkwelle, Janis Siegel, Rachel Spencer, Monika Ryan, Lizz Wright, Amy Winehouse & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
September 28, 2026

This broadcast celebrates women composers and lyricists, with new music from Ekep Nkwelle, Janis Siegel, Rachel Spencer, Monika Ryan, Lizz Wright plus a single from Amy Winehouse, with birthday shoutouts to Jazz foremother Lovie Austin, Vi Redd, Emily Remler, Amy Winehouse, Wesla Whitfield, Catherine Russell, Helen Sung, Leigh Pilzer, Kait Dunton and Honorable Men, Jon Hendricks, ...

Enzo Favata, Felicia Carter, Josh Cohen, Al-Sultani-Thomas-Abas, thèriot

by Cheryl K.
September 25, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--saxophonist/clarinetist Enzo Favata; vocalist Felicia Carter; saxophonist Alain Bradette; alto/sopranino saxophonist Carla Marciano; bassists Josh Cohen and thèriot; vocalist Alya Al-Sultani, pianist Pat Thomas, and cellist Khabat Abas; and trumpeter Rachel Spencer.Playlist Paul Desmond “Outubro" from From the Hot Afternoon (CTI) 2:55 Ben Kono Group ...

Rachel Spencer: Trumpeter Making Artistic Statements

by R.J. DeLuke
September 24, 2026

A person's journey in life that takes them into the world of music and, more specifically, down a path that leads to becoming a professional player and performer is an individual and personal thing. There are some similarities with fellow musicians, but each story unfolds amid circumstances and events that are unique to a given individual. ...

New Music From The Scornful Four And More

by Bob Osborne
September 3, 2026

This international collection brings together a varied range of music , spanning current releases from independent labels alongside historical performances from earlier eras of the genre. It incorporates diverse stylistic approaches, moving across contemporary jazz compositions, avant-garde improvisations, and larger ensemble arrangements. By pairing recent releases with archival material, the sequence offers an insight into the ...

New releases from Bruce Williams, Rachel Spencer, Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band and Kay Kostopoulos

by George Graham
August 25, 2026

George Graham spotlights four new releases from Bruce Williams, Rachel Spencer, Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band and Kay Kostopoulos.Playlist Bruce Williams “Every Time We Say Goodbye" from Solid Perspective (WJ3) 05:05 Bruce Williams “The Matriarch" from Solid Perspective (WJ3) 05:40 Rachel Spencer “The Next Right Thing" from The Next Right Thing (self-released) 03:29 Rachel ...

New music from Terri Lyne Carrington+Social Science, Australia's The Scornful Four, Debut for Austin Trumpeter Rachel Spencer, and Stellar re-issues of Sir Roland Hanna as well as the Joshua Breakstone Quartet featuring Barry Harris

by Hobart Taylor
August 5, 2026

Latest tunes from Senri Oe, Charlotte Greves and Donald Vega... also Amber Weekes channels Oscar Brown, Jr. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Terri Lyne Carrington/Social Science “Solidarity Song" from Trip the Night Fantastic (Candid) 00:06 Nicki Adams/Michael Eaton/Francisco Mela “Daily Battles" from Arrival (577) 04:01 Sir Roland Hanna “Century Rag" from Songs of Hope, Inspirartion ...