Bria Skonberg
| Bria Skonberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Trumpet, vocals |
| Labels | Random Act, Sony Masterworks |
| Website | www |
Bria Skonberg is a Canadian jazz trumpeter and vocalist.
Skonberg was born in Chilliwack, British Columbia. She took piano lessons in elementary school, switching to trumpet in her early teens. In 2006, she graduated from Capilano University in Vancouver with a degree in jazz trumpet. She studied with Warren Vache.
Skonberg was the leader of Bria's Hot Five and The Big Bang Jazz Band. She also performed with Canadian jazz veteran Dal Richards and his Orchestra in concert and on recordings.
Skonberg has appeared as a band leader and guest artist at jazz festivals in North America, Europe, China and Japan. She moved to New York City in 2010. She was a co-founder of the New York Hot Jazz Festival.
Skonberg has performed with Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, and Wycliffe Gordon.
In 2017 Skonberg won a Juno Award, vocal jazz album of the year, for her crowd-funded album.
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