Hailing from Chilliwack, BC, and now living in NYC, award winning trumpeter/vocalist/composer Bria Skonberg is "poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation." She earned a 2013 Jazz Journalists' Association nomination for "Up and Coming Jazz Artist of the Year" and was included in DOWNBEAT Magazine's Rising Star Critics' Poll. Bria focuses on innovating while honoring tradition. Best known for her knowledge of classic jazz and pursuit of worldwide adventure, she is creating a style all her own rooted in swampy New Orleans grooves, featuring world percussion and contemporary soul influenced vocals.
