Spencer Merk is a Cincinnati-based* trombonist that plays until he is blue in the face. Literally. He is also a composer, arranger, and educator. Last year (2022) was a big year for Spencer. Not only did he win the International Trombone Association’s J.J. Johnson Competition for Jazz trombonists under the age of 25, but he also released his debut album, Last Place in a Bear Race, in November of 2022 — a body of work that I believe is the beginning of an impressive catalog.

*Spencer has since relocated to Baltimore to pursue his master's degree.

Follow Spencer Merk and check out his music on all platforms:

Website: https://www.spencermerkmusic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencer_merk_trombone/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethewalruscincy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCf0x_ZCfkECnN3IFMRFtSxw

Live Videos: https://youtube.com/@spencermerk9931

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yrjJimyWWH9KPG7BZWQ0n?si=MJI-pkZKRnSX3LWYyItLeg

Bandcamp: https://spencermerk.bandcamp.com/music

Follow In My Tracks on socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inmytrackspod

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inmytrackspod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InMyTracksPod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inmytrackspod

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@inmytrackspod

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/inmytrackspod

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inmytrackspod

All links: https://linktr.ee/inmytrackspod

Use #inmytrackspod to share the songs that stopped you in your tracks!

Spotify playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/31n4cgpxynsbahjqnybumnsaucry?si=3ed6eae3a1b74656

Creator, Producer, Writer, and Host: Jada Burt 

https://www.instagram.com/jadaxburt/

Production, Writing, Engineering, Composing, and Editing: Play Audio Agency https://www.playaudioagency.com/

Creative Direction, Design, Illustration, Branding, and Video Editing: Liz Rose Wolf Studio https://www.lizroses.com/

Black-Owned Business Spotlight:

LGBStyles Jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LGBStyles 

Washed with Butter: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WashedwithButter 

Views in Bloom: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VIEWSINBLOOM