Bria Skonberg at The Drake (Amherst, MA)

Bria Skonberg November 19, 2026 The Drake | Amherst, MA briaskonberg.com New York based and Canadian born singer, trumpeter, and songwriter Bria Skonberg has been described as one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” (Wall Street Journal). Bria has stormed onto the jazz scene with her smoky vocals, blistering trumpet, and compelling compositions and arrangements. The Juno Award winner has sung the music of Aretha Franklin alongside Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, played with U2 at the iconic Apollo Theater, sat in with the Dave Matthews Band, was a featured guest with Jon Batiste, performed as part of The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, and sang the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden for a NY Rangers game. With her 2024 release, Bria solidified her artistry, mastering her signature style as one of the most distinctive artists in jazz. What It Means Is a career-defining album, inspired by the sounds of New Orleans jazz. “Pure sonic ebullience is in full display on Skonberg’s latest album What It Means, which mashes traditional jazz sounds and tunes with more modern jazz and even pop styles,” wrote Lee Mergner for WBGO. Bria has a multitude of new and exciting music for audiences, with a holiday EP released in late 2025 (Christmas Is…), and two albums out in 2026: one trumpet-focused (BRASS, March 13) and one vocal-forward (INDIGO, July 10). All of which she’ll be bringing to the stage alongside her quintet.