Joy, Samara

Verve, 2022, CD
Instrument: Female Vocals

Issue: 28.4

Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
O's Jazz Ruler

Performance: 4
Performance Chart

Sound: 3
Sound Chart

Score: 87
Score Chart

O’s Notes: It’s rare to encounter a rich, silky voice, like that from Samara, Joy, reminding us of the legendary Sarah Vaughan. Linger Awhile is her sophomore release and it is strong. Accompaniment comes from Pasquale Grasso (g), David Wong (b), Ben Peterson (p) and Kenny Washington (d). Joy sings ten romantic, classic ballads that suggests, she is hopefully in love with all of the joy, pain and dedication that comes with it.

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Publicist: Crossover Media