Trumpetist

Vocalist

New York-based trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg has been described as one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” (Wall Street Journal).  She links the present with the past by playing inventive arrangements of traditional jazz repertoire, clever reinterpretations of contemporary classics, and original compositions with genuine heart and dynamic flair.  Ms. Skonberg’s forthcoming album solidifies her as a truly unique voice in the jazz-blues-crossover realm.

Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: Bria Skonberg

The Lerner Theatre 

Cole Porter’s sophisticated, sexy and timeless songs continue to inhabit a unique place in society and the Great American Songbook. It’s no wonder his work has been interpreted by countless artists across multiple decades. Join Tony DeSare with a smashing trumpeter and exhilarating tap dancer as they put a fresh spin on such hits as “Night and Day,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “It’s De-Lovely” and “You’re the Top.”  

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Let’s Misbehave: Tony DeSare Sings Cole Porter

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Let’s Misbehave: Tony DeSare Sings Cole Porter - Matinee

Celebrate the Great American Songbook in all of its playful — and sophisticated — glory, brought to life by two of New York’s brightest young artists and a quartet of jazz all-stars.

Boasting prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III will re-imagine some of the classic partnerships in jazz and popular song, including Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, and Dean Martin and Peggy Lee. Featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more, this will be an “unforgettable” evening of singin’ and swingin’!

Sing & Swing: Our American Songbook

Purchase College

**Sing & Swing: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production**

**Date & Time:** Saturday, March 23 at 8:00 PM

**Location:** Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230

**Tickets:** $34 - $69
- Mahaiwe Member & Youth Discount Event
- $34 Limited Upper Balcony
- $49 Reserved
- $59 Preferred
- $69 Premium
- Members receive $5 off Reserved, Preferred, and Premium tickets
- $15 for ages 30 and under (visit the Box Office or call 413-528-0100, Wed-Sat, 12-4pm)

Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz and popular song as Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III take the stage at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. This dynamic duo will re-live and re-imagine classic partnerships in jazz, featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and many more. Accompanied by a who’s who of New York all-stars, this event promises an evening of singin’ and swingin’ that you won't want to miss.

**Featuring:**
- Bria Skonberg: Trumpet, Vocals, Co-Music Director
- Benny Benack III: Trumpet, Vocals, Co-Music Director
- Jocelyn Gould: Guitar
- Miki Yamanaka: Piano
- Charles Goold: Drums
- Mark Lewandowski: Bass

Bria Skonberg, known for her leadership in Bria’s Hot Five and The Big Band Jazz Band and as a co-founder of the New York Hot Jazz Festival, brings her prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm. She has been recognized with the 2017 Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.

Benny Benack III, voted 2023’s #2 Male Jazz Vocalist rising star in Downbeat Magazine and featured in the trumpet rising star category, brings his exceptional talent and experience from performances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and NBC’s Maya & Marty, among others.

This event is part of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s touring initiative under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, aimed at celebrating the Great American Songbook with the brightest stars of this generation.

Don’t miss this spectacular celebration of jazz and the Great American Songbook at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Get your tickets now for an evening of exceptional music and entertainment.

Sing & Swing – A Jazz At Lincoln Center Presents Production

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

They only need one name: Ella, Judy, Bing, Dean, Peggy. These were the artists who brought the music of Gershwin, Ellington, Porter, and Berlin to life. Now, in a Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents program Sing and Swing: Our American Songbook with Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III, the virtuoso trumpeters and vocalists relive and recreate some of the classic pairings in jazz and popular song.

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Sing and Swing: Our American Songbook

Lyric Theatre

This new and highly anticipated touring project from Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS celebrates the Great American Songbook in all of its playful — and sophisticated — glory, brought to life by two of this generation’s brightest stars. Each armed with prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III will relive and re-imagine some of the classic partners in jazz and popular song, including Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, and Dean Martin and Peggy Lee.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Sing and Swing

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Celebrate the great American Songbook in all of its playful – and sophisticated – glory, brought to life by two of jazz’s brightest stars – Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III. Each armed with prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, Bria and Benny relive and reimagine classic partners in jazz and popular song, including Judy Garland with Bing Crosby; Dean Martin with Peggy Lee, and more. Featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more, and joined by a quartet of New York jazz all-stars, this is an “unforgettable” evening of singin’ and swingin’ with Bria and Benny!

Sing and Swing – A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production

Midland Center for the Arts

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center, under the direction of Wyn ton Marsalis, has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture and arts education globally. The Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming. featuring up-and-coming musicians identified as rising stars by Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Sing and Swing: A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production Presented by Irving Arts Center

Carpenter Hall

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center, under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture and arts education globally. The Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by Jazz at Lincoln Center. After the success of the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS: Songs We Love tour, this new and highly anticipated touring project from Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS celebrates the Great American Songbook in all of its playful -- and sophisticated -- glory, brought to life by two of this generation's brightest stars. Each armed with prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III will relive and re-imagine some of the classic partners in jazz and popular song, including Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, and Dean Martin and Peggy Lee. Featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more, and joined by a who's who of New York all-stars, this is an unforgettable evening of singin' and swingin' with Bria and Benny.

Sing And Swing - A Jazz At Lincoln Center Presents Production

McCallum Theatre

or over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center, under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, has been a leading global advocate for jazz, culture and arts education. Sing & Swing celebrates the Great American Songbook, brought to life by two of this generation’s brightest stars, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III. Both possessing prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, they will relive and reimagine some of the classic partners in jazz and popular song, including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, and Dean Martin and Peggy Lee. (Note: Wynton Marsalis will not perform at this concert).

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Highlands Church

Cole Porter’s sophisticated, sexy, and timeless songs continue to inhabit a unique place in society. It’s no wonder his work has been interpreted by countless artists across the decades. Join Tony DeSare and his guests Bria Skonberg (trumpet/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals) as they give their fresh spin on such hits as: “Night and Day,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and many more.

Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter

Orpheum Theatre

Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter

Jones Hall

Talented trumpeters Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III breathe life into the Great American Songbook with Jazz at Lincoln Center presents: Sing and Swing. The show re-imagines jazz and popular music classics, including samplings of Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Dean Martin, and Peggy Lee.

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III

The Barns At Wolf Trap

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance and song with "Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter" on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM. This spectacular event will take place in the iconic Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, under the musical direction and conductorship of Steven Reineke. 

Experience the timeless magic of Cole Porter's music as The New York Pops orchestra, alongside an array of talented guest artists, brings a fresh spin to his most beloved hits. Tony DeSare, renowned for his infectious joy and robust musicality, will enchant you with his piano and vocal performances. Bria Skonberg, a Juno-award-winning artist, will mesmerize with her trumpet and vocal renditions, while John Manzari's exceptional tap dancing and vocals will captivate your heart. Together, they will explore Porter's classics such as "Night and Day," "I Get A Kick Out of You," "I’ve Got You Under My Skin," "It’s De-Lovely," "You’re the Top," and many more.

This concert is not only a celebration of Cole Porter's genius but also a testament to the versatility and vibrancy of The New York Pops. Supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts, this event promises to be a night of splendid music, exceptional performances, and the timeless charm of Cole Porter's repertoire.

Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the golden age of music with "Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter." Secure your tickets now for an evening that promises to be de-lovely in every sense!

Let's Misbehave

Carnegie Hall

Anything goes at Carnegie Hall when The New York Pops performs the songs of Cole Porter. Tony DeSare and his guests Bria Skonberg and John Manzari join the orchestra to give their fresh spin on such hits as “Night and Day,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “It’s De-Lovely.”

The New York Pops

### Event Description: BSO: Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter

**Event Title:** BSO: Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter

**Date and Time:** Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening celebrating the timeless and sophisticated songs of Cole Porter. This special event, titled "Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter," will feature a fresh and vibrant interpretation of Porter's classic hits.

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Jack Everly
- **Vocalist:** Tony DeSare
- **Trumpet and Vocalist:** Bria Skonberg
- **Tap Dancer and Vocalist:** John Manzari

**Program Highlights:**
Experience a delightful array of Cole Porter's most beloved songs, including:
- "Night and Day"
- "I Get A Kick Out of You"
- "I've Got You Under My Skin"
- "Anything Goes"
- "It's De-Lovely"
- "Too Darn Hot"
- "You're the Top"
- And many more!

**Additional Information:**
- This event is not presented by Strathmore.
- Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

**Tickets:**
Tickets for this event can be purchased on the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's website.

**Plan Your Visit:**
For more information on planning your visit, including directions, parking, and dining options, please refer to the Strathmore website.

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Don't miss this opportunity to revel in the sophisticated and sexy melodies of Cole Porter, brought to life by an exceptional lineup of performers. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for an unforgettable night at The Music Center at Strathmore!

The Music Center at Strathmore

Cole Porter's sophisticated, sexy, and timeless songs continue to inhabit a unique place in society.  It's no wonder his work has been interpreted by countless artists across the decades.  Join Tony DeSare and his guests Bria Skonberg (trumpet/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals) as they give their fresh spin on such hits as: "Night and Day," "I Get A Kick Out of You," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Anything Goes," "It's De-Lovely," "Too Darn Hot," "You're the Top," and many more.

Bria Skonberg

Trumpetist, Vocalist

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 7, 2025

Let's Misbehave · New York Pops

Feb 7, 2025

The New York Pops · Carnegie Hall

Apr 4, 2025

Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter · Strathmore

4 - 6 Apr, 2025

Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter · Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Jun 22, 2024

Elkhart Jazz Festival Presents: Bria Skonberg · The Lerner Theatre

19 - 20 Apr, 2024

Let’s Misbehave: Tony DeSare Sings Cole Porter · Jacksonville Symphony

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