Henry Spencer

Henry Spencer returns to France as part of his European tour.

Henry Spencer has showcased his latest album, The Defector ("A masterpiece" – Jazz in Europe), following several international tours, television and radio broadcasts, and a growing audience worldwide. For his previous productions, he worked in New York with Dave Darlington, a multi-GRAMMY Award winner whose collaborations include Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. His albums have received enthusiastic critical acclaim internationally:

"Spencer is one of the great talents of the British jazz scene, gaining increasing recognition. Listen to Spencer's genius." – InMusic (DE)

"A contender for album of the year." – All About Jazz

For The Defector, Henry Spencer collaborated with Jon Kelly (whose credits include Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Richard Ashcroft), co-producer Paul Whalley (a multi-platinum producer regularly working with leading international artists), and composer George Stevenson (who has received commissions from the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra).

"Stunning" – The Guardian & The Observer

"Expansive music that demands a fitting setting: the grand stages of festivals and theaters are calling." – Jazzwise

"New heights. With The Defector, he comes very close to the summit. The result, in a word, is intense." – All About Jazz

Henry Spencer's unique and deeply personal approach gives his music a rare and striking power, capable of deeply moving the listener while also making them resonate.

He explains:

"I am primarily interested in music driven by sincere emotional intent, speaking of authentic experiences. I want to draw the listener into the music, so they can engage with it and connect it to their own personal experience, with an emotional clarity as strong as if the music had lyrics. It’s a way to free oneself, to let things out.

Henry Spencer : trumpet, compositions
Ant Law : guitar
Matt Robinson : piano, keys
David Hamblett : drums