New Music Series ~ Multi-Talented Emerging Artist Bria Skonberg To Make U.S. Debut With "So Is The Day" Available on April 10!

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Bria SkonbergLess than two years ago, trumpeter-vocalist-composer-bandleader Bria Skonberg uprooted from Western Canada and arrived in New York City. Lured by the music and those who play it so well, the already-seasoned musician hoped to thrive and to learn in the jazz mecca.

The city landscape and abundance of clubs proved to be a stark contrast to the hobby farm Skonberg was raised on in Chilliwack, British Columbia, but the young musician dove in head-first, ready to make an impact with her unique, modern take on the traditional jazz and hot swing the scene was built on.

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JAM 2010: 156 Artists for a New Jazz Experience (Part XII)

Good morning! This is the final installment of "JAM (Jazz Appreciation Month) 2010: 156 Artists for a New Jazz Experience".

I know that many of you have enjoyed the series based on the email and tweets on Twitter that I've received over the past two weeks. It was my pleasure and honor to pull it together for everyone. I'm already working on a different list of artists for JAM 2011!

I am ending this week with information about artists such as saxophonists Tineke Postma, Walter Beasley and Wayne Escoffery; percussionist Tito Puente, Jr.; trombonists Trombone Shorty, Vincent Gardner and Wycliffe Gordon; trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and others.

Enjoy ~

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