MEET THE TEAM
We simply could not function without the huge support and effort from the Trustees and Volunteers at The Jazz Centre UK, listed below. We thank them for their continued hard work putting this project together and for helping us to expand our activities year-on-year.
Do you live in South Essex and have a passion for jazz music and arts? We invite you to volunteer for our organisation. Since January 2019, our opening hours expanded from two to five days a week and we need all the help we can get to ensure the Centre continues to be vibrant for visitors.
TRUSTEES
Mark Kass
Mark's obsession for jazz led him firstly to jazz radio presenting on East London Radio and then to live music event promotion where he is the Creative Director of the London East Jazz Network's "JazzEast" Jazz Festival in East London. Click his picture to learn more about Mark.
Mick Foster
Mick is one of Britain’s greatest musician-saxophonists. He brings his expertise and experience as an educator, composer, performer and session musician to our organization. Click his picture to view his website.
Paul Richards
Founder-Trustee Paul Richards is a hugely experienced businessman whose advice and expertise has helped guide and further the causes of The Jazz Centre UK since its conceptual foundation in 2014.
John Wilson
John’s many and varied contributions to our cause include archivism of our collections, control of our finances and policy development in all areas of our activities.
Gareth Evans
Gareth is an engineer and has helped commission the extensive audio and video system in our Media Centre. He also has experience in business development and has helped develop the vision for the Centre over the next five years.
Adrian Green
Adrian is well established as a published poet, often penning his passion for jazz in his work. He additionally runs Southend Jazz Club at the EKCO Social & Sports Club. Click his picture to view his website.
Digby Fairweather
Digby's long-term dream to create a full cultural centre for jazz in the UK follows on from his establishment of the National Jazz Archive opened in 1988. Click his picture to view his website.
Matthew Fisher
Matthew draws from his background in music and marketing to help promote our activities, organise events, increase our technology and digitally design exhibition materials. His contributions are an essential and ongoing contribution to our success.
Bob Michalski
Bob is an expert in organisation, operations analyses and improvement initiatives. His skills are essential in our planning processes and he is the principal architect of our ongoing strategic and business plans.
