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25 year old International award winning jazz trumpeter and vocalist presents fresh big band arrangements, mainstream hits, and funky originals.
Genre: Jazz: Big Band
Release Date: 2009
Fresh Record Label: Lighter Than Air
  • Buy CD - $15.00
Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Lovefool 3:27 Album Only
Won\'t You Come Out And Play 3:14 Album Only
Just One Of Those Things 3:17 Album Only
Come On-A My House 2:32 Album Only
Beau Dirk 5:27 Album Only
I\'ll Never Be The Same 4:47 Album Only
Almost Like Being In Love 2:50 Album Only
Why Do Fools Fall In Love 2:20 Album Only
Lucky Devil 3:45 Album Only
L.O.V.E. 2:34 Album Only
Meet Me In Your Dreams 4:18 Album Only
Mercedes Benz 4:32 Album Only
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Album Notes

LIGHTER THAN AIR RECORDS is pleased to announce that International Award winning jazz artist, BRIA SKONBERG, is releasing her debut album “FRESH”.
This CD contains an eclectic mix of fresh takes on jazz standards, mainstream hits as well as several originals composed by the artist. From blues quartet to big band to doo wop to Latin dance feel, this CD has something for everyone.

At age 25, trumpeter and vocalist Bria has been performing on stage for over 20 years. She has represented Canada as a bandleader and guest artist all over North America and Europe, as well as China and Japan. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including the CBC Jazz Award of Merit, and the coveted Kobe Jazz Street Friendship Award, presented at the Breda Jazz Festival in Holland. Bria currently resides in Vancouver where she graduated with a Degree in Jazz Performance from Capilano College.

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REVIEWS

Superb Jazz standards, mainstream hits, and originals
author: Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
You will be dazzled by the vocal talent of Bria Skonberg and her debut album, “Fresh,” that is brimming with Jazz favorites, mainstream hits, and a few stunning originals. Skonberg reveals her fantastic and entertaining vocals with sheer articulation and projection. Not only is Skonberg an outstanding vocalist but she also impresses the listener with her talents on the trumpet. As the stunning syncopated rhythm of the piano kicks off the beat on “Beau Dirk,” the horns drive the melody home with intense precision and clarity. With Jazz panache and backed by a big band sound, the pop hit “Lovefool,” hits the mark of this modern tune with style and grace. Take a trip down memory lane with “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” as this classic favorite of the ‘50’s gleams with doo wop tonality. Funky beats and big, bright horns engages “Come On-A My House” which drives the upbeat and entertaining lyrics The superb CD, “Fresh,” is a must have addition to your Jazz collection as its catchy and superbly mixed with artistic arrangements which are driven by Skonberg’s effervescent Jazzy vocals.
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