With her Grammy Award-winning Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile, 23-year-old Bronx native Samara Joy is making her mark alongside music legends like Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next iconic jazz vocalist of her generation. Her voice is both rich and velvety, yet exceptionally refined for her age, earning her admirers such as Anita Baker and Regina King. Samara’s talent has also caught the attention of major television platforms, leading to appearances on shows like the TODAY Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CBS Mornings, MSNBC, and those hosted by Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Drew Barrymore. Additionally, she has garnered millions of likes on TikTok, positioning her as a potential pioneer for Gen Z jazz stars.
In Linger Awhile, she introduces a vast audience to a selection of timeless jazz standards that predate her by decades, infused with her irresistible sound. The New York Times has hailed her as a “silky-voiced rising star” aiding in jazz’s youthful resurgence, while NPR All Things Considered recognized her as a “classic jazz singer from a new generation.” In February 2023, Samara Joy celebrated an impressive achievement by winning two Grammy Awards: Best Jazz Vocal Album and the prestigious Best New Artist award.
