Mighty Aprodite Jazz Band

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Georgia Korba - Bass

Georgia recently graduated with a degree in Jazz Performance at Capilano College in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Georgia performs frequently with groups throughout the Pacific Northwest, including The 51st 8, New Orleans Ale Stars, Hoppin' Mad Orchestra, and many others. Georgia's infectious energy and character shine through in both her intrepid bass lines and melodic solos. She plays with a forward motion that enhances everyone on stage with her.

Claire McKenna - Clarinet and Vocals

Claire recently graduated with a degree in English Literature at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. She performs frequently as a bandleader, guest artist and sidewoman in groups throughout the Pacific Northwest. She continues her involvement with youth jazz camps as a camp counselor and teaching assistant at Heebie Jeebies Youth Jazz Camp and the STJS Youth Jazz Camp in the summers. Claire's love of jazz has given her the opportunity to perform at jazz clubs, events and festivals within the United States, Canada and Europe.

Shannon Thue - Piano and Vocals

Shannon recently graduated from Capilano College in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is a gifted soloist, arranger, accompanist and vocalist. Shannon has performed across Canada and into the states as a solo artist and highly sought-after pianist, who contributes beautiful harmony and style to every musical setting she is involved with. Shannon teaches private lessons through a studio in Vancouver. She also leads her own group, the Shannon Thue Trio, which performs regularly in Vancouver and at the TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

Beth Goodfellow - Drums

Beth is a freelance drummer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has performed in Europe, Canada and the United States as a member of the 2003 Sisters in Jazz Collegiate All Stars. Her performance experience also includes playing in over 150 educations shows as part of the San Francisco Symphony's Adventures in Music Program. As a member of the 561st Air Force Band of the West Coast, Beth regularly toured the western U.S. and has performed for the President. She maintains a private studio and teaches at various music camps and clinics year-round. She started her drumming career in the Alley Cats Dixieland Jazz Band.

Emily Asher - Trombone and Vocals

Emily recently graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in Music Education, Performance, and Jazz Studies. She has just started her third year as the band director at Ballou Junior High School in Puyallup, Washington. You will be utterly thrilled when you hear her play the trombone. Her incredible stage presence, playing ability and heartfelt singing will grab your attention from the moment you see her.

Shelley Park - Guitar

Shelley is a professional guitar maker whose beautifully handcrafted "Shelly D. Park" guitars are highly sought after in the Gypsy Jazz community. Just as Freddie Green was the heartbeat of the Count Basie Orchestra, Shelley's unwavering rhythmic drive consistently gives energy to every muscial endeavor that she is a part of.

Bria Skonberg - Trumpet and Vocals

Bria recently graduated with a degree in Jazz Performance at Capilano College in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She performs regularly with multiple groups as a bandleader, sidewoman, and guest artist. Bria also works as a teaching assistant and counselor at the Heebie Jeebies Youth Jazz Camp, Mammoth Lakes Youth Jazz Camp and the STJS Youth Jazz Camp in the summers. Her playing and singing have given her the opportunity to travel throughout Canada, around the United States and into Europe.