“Bria Skonberg confirms that she is not only indeed a triple threat musician “player, vocalist and composer” but also that that esteemed lineage, consummate entertainers all, would heartily approve her membership,” raves ALL ABOUT JAZZ.
Juno Award-Winning Trumpeter, Singer & Songwriter BRIA SKONBERG's accolades include 6x-"Downbeat Magazine Rising Star", Jazz at Lincoln Center "Swing Award", "Best Vocal" & "Best Trumpet" from Hot House Jazz Magazine & "Outstanding Jazz Artist" at the Bistro Awards. Bria Skonberg tours constantly bringing her own signature sounds of fiery trumpet playing, smoky vocals & story-telling, and adventurous concoctions of classic & new. "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..." says the NEW YORK TIMES. A 3x-Juno Award Nominee, Bria's debut on Sony Masterworks won "Best Jazz Vocal Album" and made the Top 5 on Billboard Jazz Charts. Bria has recorded on 25+ albums and released 6 acclaimed albums. Her music has garnered over 13 million streams online. "One of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation," states the WALL STREET JOURNAL.