Bria Skonberg: Jingle Bell Swing

SAT, DEC 7, 8 PM

LeFrak Concert Hall

“shining hope of hot jazz”

The New York Times

Swing into the holidays with the smoky vocals and fiery trumpet of Bria Skonberg! Described as ‘one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation’ (The Wall Street Journal) and ‘a millennial shaking up the jazz world’ (Vanity Fair), Bria Skonberg brings her hot jazz take on seasonal favorites, including her hit cover of ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You.’ Backed by her quintet, Skonberg’s ‘beautiful voice—both soul sultry and innocent sweet’ (All About Jazz) and Louis Armstrong-inspired trumpet talent soar in this holiday celebration.

More About the Artists

“one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.” (The Wall Street Journal)

Bria Skonberg is a Juno-award winning artist, 10x Downbeat Rising Star, Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing! Awardee, and the 2022 recipient of the “Legend” Award by the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook. She has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Monterey, Newport, and Montreal Jazz Festivals.

The daughter of teachers, Bria was introduced to jazz by a spirited public school band program and local festival in her hometown of Chilliwack, British Columbia. A professional band leader since her teens, she moved to Vancouver and obtained her degree in Trumpet Performance from Capilano University. Since arriving in New York in 2010 she has been at the forefront of a revival of classic American music as both a performer and educator, programming concerts and workshops for students of all ages on behalf of Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Louis Armstrong House Museum, Jazz House Kids and more. Bria is an active mentor in the Women in Jazz Organization, a Bach Conn-Selmer artist, a board member of theInternational Trumpet Guild, and became a mother in 2020.

Ticket Info

$45 Orchestra/$35 Balcony (No Fees)

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