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| Bria Skonberg- PAC the House Series Saturday May 20th 8:00 pm The Hackensack Performing Arts Center New York based trumpeter/vocalist, Bria Skonberg, plays the HACPAC 8PM Saturday, May 20th. She links the present with the past by playing inventive arrangements of traditional jazz repertoire, clever reinterpretations of contemporary classics and original compositions with genuine heart and dynamic flair. "Bria Skonberg looks like a Scandinavian angel, plays trumpet like a red hot devil and sings like a dream ... Poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation" - Wall Street Journal "It's such a groove watching my skol sister follow in the path of Pops, Louis Armstrong, the one who start it all... She even follows his motto, play it, don't say it!!" - Quincy Jones "A millennial shaking up the jazz world." - Vanity Fair "Ms. Skonberg has become the shining hope of hot jazz, on the strength of a clarion trumpet style indebted to Louis Armstrong, a smooth purr of a singing voice inspired by Anita O'Day and the wholesome glow of youth." - New York Times "One of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation" – WSJ "Bria Skonberg confirms that she is not only indeed a triple threat musician "player, vocalist and composer" but also that the esteemed lineage, consummate entertainers all, would heartily approve her membership." – All About Jazz A truly unique voice in the jazz-blues-crossover realm, see Bria Skonberg live at HACPAC on Saturday, May 20th. Get tickets today! The Hackensack Performing Arts Center 102 State Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |