Bria Skonberg. Yup, Bria Skonberg. I was just gonna type her name here a few thousand times. But even that would leave a hole that needs explaining. Let’s talk about the music of other artists I witnessed on Monday night first. Angelic splendor The Willows arrived at Max of Eastman Place as if descending on a […]
Bria Skonberg
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Jazz Fest 2016, Day 5: Frank reviews Bria Skonberg, plays a show, and ends the night with the Dan Brubeck Quartet
[IMAGE-1] Despite her sunny looks, Bria Skonberg harbors a little darkness. She played around in minor keys, and introduced me to my new favorite tune, Sidney Bechet’s “Egyptian Fantasy.” The way she worked around its haunting Duke Ellington-esque elegance was tres cool. I couldn’t make up my mind if I liked her horn playing or […]
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Bria Skonberg
It’s hard to pin down what it is about Bria Skonberg. She’s a double threat as a trumpet player and vocalist — good luck trying to pick which one you like more. And I would be remiss if I failed to mention her tow-headed pulchritude. This New York City-based composer, educator, and self-proclaimed instigator has […]
