People hear traditional jazz and think it's stale, where there are so many ways it can be opened up. With New Orleans and old-time grooves, there's no limit in what can be done with that. I want to break the stereotype of what traditional jazz is. Bria Skonberg breakgroovehear share on social
I like hearing the sort of harmonies people get into in different parts of the world. I love music that has a sense of allure to it, and exotic tunes. That's what I'm drawn to. Bria Skonberg alluredrawexotic Change image and share on social
I really enjoy listening to players on the cusp of swing into bebop like Charlie Shavers, Clifford Brown and Clark Terry. They balance immense facility on their instrument with rhythm, melody, and more complex harmonies of the time. Bria Skonberg balancebebopbrown share on social
I fell in love with playing the trumpet because of what we call 'hot jazz' of the 1920s and 1930s, music that has a higher energy to it. Bria Skonberg 1920s1930scall Change image and share on social
I took tap and ballet, which likely contributed to my sense of rhythm and showmanship. I love creating music that gets people moving together, free of inhibitions. Bria Skonberg balletcontributecreate Change image and share on social
I played in ska bands and like all kinds of music. Bria Skonberg bandkindmusic Change image and share on social
Fortunately, I have always played a lot of sports, so I keep my lungs in good shape. That translates to singing as well. Bria Skonberg fortunatelygoodlot Change image and share on social
With my trumpet voice, I love gritty, plunger, growly sounds. But vocally, I love Anita O'Day - a raspier but definitely softer sound. Part of the fun has been finding vehicles or writing for both of those sounds. Bria Skonberg anitadayfind share on social
What I do is always hard for me to explain, but it's like a mixture of New Orleans jazz and world music, with a little bit of Spanish flavour. I just take all that and mix it with Chilliwack, and something comes out! Bria Skonberg bitechilliwackexplain share on social
I like mash-ups, taking contemporary songs and making them old... old songs, making them new. Bria Skonberg contemporarymakemash Change image and share on social