Samara Joy in Kansas City

Samara Joy is an American jazz singer, born in the Bronx in 1999, whose repertoire centers on standards and vocal jazz. Her self-titled debut was followed by Linger Awhile, which includes “Tight” and “Can’t Get Out of This Mood.” The album earned her the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, while she also received the Grammy for Best New Artist. Samara Joy performed at the Newport Jazz Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival as she toured the repertoire from Linger Awhile. She later presented A Joyful Holiday, a seasonal concert program featuring members of her musical family alongside her jazz ensemble. She returns frequently to New York for headline dates; Chicago and Los Angeles have also hosted her concerts.