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Like some of the other bands coming to the three-day jazz fest, Tom Hook and the Terrier Brothers are no strangers to Penticton.

And though she seems like a new addition to the list, neither is Bria Skonberg, a New York City trumpet player, singer, songwriter and winner of the Vocal Jazz Album of the Year at the 2017 JUNO Awards.

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Skonberg moved to New York City a few years ago, Campbell explained, 害羞草研究所渢o better her trade.害羞草研究所�

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Campbell said nothing is certain, but it害羞草研究所檚 not beyond the realms of possibility that trumpet player, and Pentastic fixture, Lance Buller could end up squaring off or doing some jamming.

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Tom Rigney and Flambeau, who Campbell describes as a constant favourite at jazz festivals throughout North America is back for 2018, as is Coronet Chop Suey another of the most popular groups on the jazz festival circuit in North America.

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Yes. And they were both very well-received last year.

The Cocuzzi Coots Courtet is coming back for the second year. Campbell said he recruited them when he and wife Beth were 害羞草研究所渂lown away by them害羞草研究所� at the Sun Valley Jazz Festival.

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Another returning favourite is the Black Swan Classic Jazz Band, featuring singer Marilyn Keller.

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