Jane Glitre

managing director

Former managing director of The Spitz music venue in Spitalfields Market in East London, Jane founded the Spitz Charitable Trust in January 2014

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Arthur Lea

musician

Blues and jazz pianist and singer Arthur Lea leads many of our group sessions and has written many original songs in collaboration with Bridgeside Lodge residents.

Henrik Jensen

Musician

Danish double-bassist Henrik Jensen moved to the UK to study at the Royal Academy of Music. He leads his own jazz quartet and has been a Spitz musician since 2019  ​

Alice zawadzki

musician

Jazz vocalist, violinist and songwriter Alice has been nominated for Jazz FM Vocalist of the year 2020. - she's got our vote! 

Jay phelps

musician

Canadian Trumpeter Jay Phelps is at the forefront of the young and creative generation of jazz musicians in the UK

Emine pirhasan

musician

Vocalist and guitarist Emine has performed with The Spitz for many years, including at our Return To Spitalfields event in 2016

Mussinghi Brian Edwards 

musician

Brian is one of the UK's top tenor saxophonists and we love welcoming him and his horn to our live sessions

Laurence Corns

musician

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Laurence Corns brings a unique blend of swing, jazz and African music to our live sessions  

Dom pipkin 

musician

Piano from London, soul from New Orleans. Dom is the UK's best-kept piano secret and always puts on a great show 

sara oschlag

musician

Vocalist Sara’s honest stage presence, expressive voice and effortless sense of swing have made her a firm favourite with musicians and the public alike

Marcus bonfanti 

musician

Twice winner of the British Blues Award for Best Acoustic Performer and Best Songwriter, Marcus has performed with Ten Years After, Eric Clapton, Tom Jones, Van Morrison and many more. 

Emilia Martensson

musician

Swedish vocalist Emilia, one of the most exciting young vocalists on the UK Jazz scene was awarded  ‘Vocalist of the Year-2016′ at The Parliamentary Jazz Awards. 

Kate Millett

administrator & Musician 

Kate is an experienced music administrator and co-ordinator. Kate has worked on many successful funding applications and led summer hangout sessions at Bridgeside Lodge. 

Thom Rowlands

Charity co-ordinator & Musician

Thom assists with the day-to-day running of The Spitz and also stands in on piano and guitar during our sessions

mette Slot Johnsen

charity co-ordinator (p/t)

Mette and Jane worked together at the Spitz venue and she now assists with developing ideas as well as administrative tasks and documenting our music sessions

Hannah lovell

photographer and film maker

Hannah often photographs our sessions and has made a number of short films about The Spitz for our website and for use in funding applications

marvin Browne

chair of trustees

Clothing designer and Spitalfields stalwart Marvin became a trustee after meeting Jane during The Spitz's time in the East London market

Saleah Micci

trustee

IT specialist for the NHS, Saleah has been a long-time supporter of The Spitz and a trustee for just as long

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dr. Sarah rutherford

trustee

Writer, researcher, consultant on gender in the workplace. Sarah became a trustee of The Spitz Charitable Trust in March 2016