Name: Samara Joy
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2023-03-10

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Samara Joy

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Whirlwind Recordings

Samara Joy is an American vocal jazz singer, born in 1998. She gained recognition after winning the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. In 2021, she released her debut album, showcasing her exceptional talent and captivating voice.

Whirlwind Recordings is a UK label for improvised music, based in London. Established in 2010 by Michael Janisch, this label has become a prominent force in the world of jazz and contemporary music.
With a focus on showcasing talented artists and performers, Whirlwind Recordings has built a reputation for releasing high-quality recordings that push the boundaries of genre and style. From cutting-edge jazz to experimental sounds, their diverse catalog offers something for every music lover.
As an authoritative voice in the industry, Whirlwind Recordings continues to nurture emerging talent while also collaborating with established musicians. Their commitment to innovation and creativity has earned them critical acclaim and a loyal following worldwide.

Samara Joy is a singing star in the ascendancy: the young vocalist attracted attention in 2019 after winning the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Now, the 21-year-old announces her self-titled debut release, which puts her spin on jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.

Produced by Grammy-nominated veteran Matt Pierson, she's joined by jazz guitar virtuoso Pasquale Grasso and his trio (Ari Roland and Kenny Washington) for a release that furthers Joy's reputation as one of America's most promising young jazz vocalists.

Joy's interpretations balance the breezy-fresh feel of a relative newcomer with a reverence for a tradition she is now undoubtably part of. "But Beautiful", "Let's Dream in the Moonlight" and "Jim" pay homage to Billie Holiday's original versions, and she acknowledges the great Nat King Cole with versions of "It Only Happens Once" and "The Trouble with Me is You". "Stardust" is another nod to Cole, showcasing a talent for storytelling well beyond her years. As she says, "There's nothing like hearing someone who understands sing it to you." Moods range from the happy-go-lucky simplicity of "Everything Happens to Me" to the longing of "Lover Man".

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