Bria Skonberg Quintet, Special Free Admission Concert Sponsored By Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission And Tri-state Jazz Society at Haddonfield United Methodist Church

A powerhouse combination of emerging talent on the New York jazz scene, the Bria Skonberg Quintet brings its unique spin on traditional jazz to TSJS. Bria has been a TSJS favorite since her first appearance with us in 2008. Her quintet ranges stylistically from New Orleans ensemble jazz to the classic American songbook. According to the Wall Street Journal, Skonberg is “poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.” This year she earned a Jazz Journalists’ Association nomination for “Up and Coming Jazz Artist of the Year,” and is included in Down Beat magazine’s “Rising Star Critic’s Poll.” Bria was also honored with a NY Bistro Award for “Outstanding Jazz Artist.” Known for a style rooted in classic jazz, she has assembled a unique group from the US and Canada...

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A powerhouse combination of emerging talent on the New York jazz scene, the Bria Skonberg Quintet brings its unique spin on traditional jazz to TSJS. Bria has been a TSJS favorite since her first appearance with us in 2008. Her quintet ranges stylistically from New Orleans ensemble jazz to the classic American songbook. According to the Wall Street Journal, Skonberg is “poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.” This year she earned a Jazz Journalists’ Association nomination for “Up and Coming Jazz Artist of the Year,” and is included in Down Beat magazine’s “Rising Star Critic’s Poll.” Bria was also honored with a NY Bistro Award for “Outstanding Jazz Artist.” Known for a style rooted in classic jazz, she has assembled a unique group from the US and Canada. The Quintet’s second album, Into Your Own, follows their 2012 So Is The Day, which peaked at #7 on the US National Jazz Charts.

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