Bria Skonberg Quintet at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

“Ms. Skonberg has become the shining hope of hot jazz, on the strength of a clarion trumpet style indebted to Louis Armstrong, a smooth purr of a singing voice inspired by Anita O'Day and the wholesome glow of youth." (NY Times)

Born in British Columbia and now residing in New York City, trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Monterey, Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Described as “one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” (WSJ), she has performed with Jon Batiste, Wycliffe Gordon, Stephane Wrembel, Steven Bernstein, U2 & Sun Ra Arkestra. The “shining hope of hot jazz” (NY Times) has been at the forefront of a revival of classic American music as both a performer and educator. A 6x Downbeat Rising Star, further accolades include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing Award and Best Vocal and Best Trumpet from Hot House Jazz Magazine. You won’t want to miss Skonberg’s signature sounds of fiery trumpet playing, smoky vocals and story-telling....

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“Ms. Skonberg has become the shining hope of hot jazz, on the strength of a clarion trumpet style indebted to Louis Armstrong, a smooth purr of a singing voice inspired by Anita O'Day and the wholesome glow of youth." (NY Times)

Born in British Columbia and now residing in New York City, trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Monterey, Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Described as “one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” (WSJ), she has performed with Jon Batiste, Wycliffe Gordon, Stephane Wrembel, Steven Bernstein, U2 & Sun Ra Arkestra. The “shining hope of hot jazz” (NY Times) has been at the forefront of a revival of classic American music as both a performer and educator. A 6x Downbeat Rising Star, further accolades include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing Award and Best Vocal and Best Trumpet from Hot House Jazz Magazine. You won’t want to miss Skonberg’s signature sounds of fiery trumpet playing, smoky vocals and story-telling.

Bria Skonberg – Trumpet and Vocals; TBD – Sax; Christopher Pattishall – Piano; Grayson Brockamp – Bass; Darrian Douglas – Drums, Percussion

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