
Trumpeter and singer Bria Skonberg, a British Columbia native now making her mark on the New York jazz scene, brought her talents and charm to Southwest Florida on Sunday, March 8. She performed at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center in Sarasota in a South County Jazz Club concert.
Skonberg, whose music is rooted in traditional jazz but isn't limited to it, displayed a wide range of stylistic material - and strong vocals to boot. She was backed by pianist Dalton Ridenhour,? a frequent collaborator, and two Miami-based players - bassist Chuck Bergeron and drummer John Yarling.?
Her repertoire ranged from
Skonberg, whose music is rooted in traditional jazz but isn't limited to it, displayed a wide range of stylistic material - and strong vocals to boot. She was backed by pianist Dalton Ridenhour,? a frequent collaborator, and two Miami-based players - bassist Chuck Bergeron and drummer John Yarling.?
Her repertoire ranged from

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