Pianist
Spencer Zweifel began playing piano at a young age, and started to really pursue it after being inspired by his musical family. Growing up in Fort Collins, CO, Spencer had the opportunity to become part of the area music scene early in life. Learning from and being inspired by great area players like Mark Sloniker and Ben Markley, Spencer formed his first jazz quartet at age 16, which played frequently in the Fort Collins area. Since then he has performed with the Manabi Salsa Band, The Ace Gillett’s Subterraneans, The Bryce Merritt band, and extensively as a jazz pianist along the northern Colorado front range from Denver to Fort Collins.
“Interim”
Recorded at William Paterson University in February and March 2020, Interim documents some of the first tracks with a new group of exciting young jazz musicians. This record contains 2 new original compositions by Zweifel, as well as 3 of his original arrangements of standards. Interim also helps act as a reminder of the weeks just before the covid pandemic became widespread in America.
Released August 7, 2020
Saxophone – William McKee
Piano – Spencer Zweifel
Bass – Matthew Holmes
Drums – Joe McCaffrey
Recorded by Josh Geiser at William Paterson University
Mixed by Josh Geiser
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The Rose Van Dyne and Spencer Zweifel Pandemic Sessions
Cole Porter’s composition, first featured in the film “Broadway Melody of 1940.”
“Side Two”
The first full-length release from the Spencer Zweifel Trio features original compositions and arrangements in many different styles, and continues in the tradition of the great piano trios from the past.
Released April 18, 2019
Spencer Zweifel – Piano
Matt Smiley – Bass
Ryan Leppich – Drums
Bryan Claxton – Drums
Allison Wheeler – Album Art
Greg Heimbecker – Recording/Mixing
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“Side One”
Released April 7, 2017
Piano: Spencer Zweifel
Bass: Ryan Black
Drums: Ryan Leppich
Engineer: Greg Heimbecker
Album Art: Allison Wheeler
Recorded at UNC Studios in Greeley, CO
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