Rachel Spencer

The University of Texas at Austin identifies Spencer as a Jazz Studies teaching assistant pursuing a doctorate in jazz trumpet performance. Her duties include leading Jazz Appreciation teaching and a jazz combo, following earlier work directing the Longhorn Jazz Ensemble during her master’s studies.[1]

Women in Jazz Association documents Spencer’s Austin work as a freelance musician, educator, founding member of Jazz Girls Texas, and associate director at New School of Music Austin. The biography also traces performances from big bands and orchestras to brass groups and international parade work.[2][1]

Spencer’s official site presents The Next Right Thing as a collection of original compositions centered on bravery, artistry, and community, with Michael Dease, Gene Centeno, Andy Langham, Liam O’Dell, and Adam Jackson listed as personnel. Her artist channel provides a direct listening route into her performance work.[3][4]