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
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.
Digby Fairweather
Richard’s work as a founder-Trustee of the Centre includes planning leadership, crucial volunteer organization and invaluable advice from his life experience in IT and business administration.
Richard Campbell-Carr
Founder-Trustee Paul 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.
Paul Richards
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.
John Wilson
Claire brings expertise in IT, information and knowledge management from working in house at the BBC and professional services companies. A pianist and champion of engaging young people with music, she runs learnboogiewoogie.com.
Claire Chaundy
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.
Adrian Green
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.
Mick Foster
Matthew draws from his background in musicianship, music production and marketing to help promote our activities. His expertise in marketing for TJCUK from print and press to building the charity's online profile - including this website! – are an essential and ongoing contribution to our success.
Matthew Fisher
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.
Bob Michalski
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.
Gareth Evans
