Spencer Sussman is a trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator from the San Francisco Bay Area.
He holds a masters degree in jazz studies at San Jose State University, studying under the expertise of Scott Whitfield, Thomas Hornig, and Aaron Lington. He has performed with Jon Faddis, Jamie Davis, Clairdee, Fred Berry, Caloncho, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Spencer has also toured internationally and performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz à Vienne, and throughout New Zealand. Spencer currently lives in the East Bay Area where he performs, composes, arranges, and teaches music.
7 reviews
Tamera G.
December 5, 2022I hired Spencer in September 2022 to play at my son's memorial celebration. My son played the trombone and I wanted to pay tribute to him and his love of music. I also hired a saxophone player for the memorial. Spencer arrived early, was very professional, had a pleasant attitude and wonderful smile. He was also flexible to my request of songs and also offered me suggestions of songs. Spencer was also open to my request for him and the saxophone player to perform a couple of songs together although the two of them had never met or played together until the event. They took the lead and communicated together and worked things out. They were fabulous! Everyone enjoyed them both and I would highly recommend Spencer to others. If you hire Spencer for your event, you will not be disappointed. Thank you again Spencer for helping me celebrate my son in a fashion he would have loved!
Tamera
Hired as: Trombone Player
Kathy S.
January 9, 2019Spencer is really wonderful!! Thanks so much.
Hired as: Didgeridoo Player
David I.
December 8, 2016Working with Spencer was a terrific experience from start to finish. He clearly communicated throughout the process, was flexible, and a pleasure to do business with. And, his performance was fantastic. Highly recommended. I can't wait to hire him again.
Hired as: Trombone Player
Breanna M.
February 13, 2015Spencer was very professional and friendly. We had 200 people at the party and they all gave rave reviews. The party made the local newspaper and he was mentioned in it. I will absolutely keep him in mind for future events! Thank you!
Hired as: Trombone Player
Ryan T.
May 14, 2013Spencer has an incredible balance of natural charisma and talent. He's a joy to watch and he'll definitely be going far.
Hired as: Trombone Player
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Languages: English , Spanish
Monday
Studio Session
1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Campbell, CA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Santa Rosa, CA
Saturday
Studio Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Berkeley, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 9:00pm
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Santa Clara, CA
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