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Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Bria has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over.
Bria Skonberg is a dynamic Canadian trumpeter, vocalist, and captivating performer, known for her vibrant contributions to the jazz genre....
Bria Skonberg
Canadian jazz musician
Musical artist
Bria Skonberg (born 1983) is a Canadian jazz trumpeter and vocalist.
Early life
Skonberg was born in Chilliwack, British Columbia in 1983;[1] her great-grandparents on her father's side came from Sweden. She took piano lessons in elementary school, switching to trumpet in her early teens.[2] During High School and college she appeared at numerous jazz festivals with The 51st Eight.[3] She also led the all-female Mighty Aphrodite Jazz Band.[3] In 2006, she graduated from Capilano University in Vancouver with a degree in jazz trumpet.
Skonberg has led The Big Bang Jazz Band, as well as her own group, Bria's Hot Five, and co-founded the New York Hot Jazz Festival.She studied with Warren Vaché.[4]
Career
Skonberg was the leader of Bria's Hot Five, taking inspiration from Louis Armstrong's Hot Five. She credits Louis Armstrong as an early inspiration.[citation needed] She also led The Big Bang Jazz Band.
She also performed with Canadian jazz veteran Dal Richards and his Orchestra in conc