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 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 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
Jazz is pretty much the freest thing you can be a part of. It's the closest thing I can get to flying. It's fun, interactive. In its own way, it's a sport. Bria Skonberg closeflyfree 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
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
My first love of jazz came from joining the Chilliwack Middle School band - it was like an 18-piece jazz band, and I wanted to join just because the older kids looked like they were having so much fun. Bria Skonberg bandchilliwackfun 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
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
Jazz was the pop music of its day, and all American popular music has stemmed from it one way or another. Bria Skonberg americandayjazz Change image and share on social
