My first love of jazz came from joining the Chilliwack Middle School band – it was like an 18-piece jazz band, and I wanted to join just because the older kids looked like they were having so much fun. Bria Skonberg Read Quote
If Harry Connick Jr. wants to call me and ask me to join his band, that would be fine with me. I’m happy, but if he calls, I would pick up. Bria Skonberg Read Quote
People hear traditional jazz and think it’s stale, where there are so many ways it can be opened up. With New Orleans and old-time grooves, there’s no limit in what can be done with that. I want to break the stereotype of what traditional jazz is. Bria Skonberg Read Quote
Jazz is pretty much the freest thing you can be a part of. It’s the closest thing I can get to flying. It’s fun, interactive. In its own way, it’s a sport. Bria Skonberg Read Quote
I took tap and ballet, which likely contributed to my sense of rhythm and showmanship. I love creating music that gets people moving together, free of inhibitions. Bria Skonberg Read Quote
Fortunately, I have always played a lot of sports, so I keep my lungs in good shape. That translates to singing as well. Bria Skonberg Read Quote