Bria Skonberg - Bria [CD]

BRIA - With a unique fusion of modern-day pop sensibility, combined with sizzling musicianship, Bria Skonberg makes a firm claim on fresh territory in the sophisticated pop landscape pioneered by Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall and Michael Bublé. Titled Bria, her debut album on Portrait Records features standards plus five original songs. Skonberg credits producer Matt Pierson with helping her tie together the best aspects of the music she's been exploring, in a quest "to fuse my love of classic jazz with worldly rhythm, percussion, contemporary songwriting and more." Singer/Trumpeter's debut album on Masterworks/OKeh Records New album brings a millennial flavor to a collection of standards and originals "Poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation." - Wall Street Journal On tour throughout 2016