Samara Joy
she revealed the breathtaking versatility and range of her instrument, leaping effortlessly from a Shiraz-deep contralto to a bell-pure soprano.
Jazz in Europe
Why see Samara Joy?
Enjoy A Joyful and jazzy holiday with Samara Joy as she brings her special celebration of the season to Marian Anderson Hall on December 23rd
About Samara Joy
Making waves in the jazz scene, Samara Joy started making music professionally in 2019 and has subsequently won five Grammy awards, including the award for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance. You might say that music is in Samara Joy's blood, and you'd be right! From her gospel-singing grandparents to her producer, singer, and songwriter father it's clear that she was fated for a life in music. Digging deep into the history of jazz, she plays with the iconic sound to create something distinctly special. If you're a lover of modern jazz, and you have the chance to see Samara live - take it!
Awards
2025 Grammy Awards
- Best Jazz Performance
- Best Jazz Vocal Album
2023 Grammy Awards
- Best New Artist
- Best Jazz Vocal Album
Reviews
Customer reviews
6 reviews, average rating: (3.7 Stars)
Doreen
Miller Theater
She is absolutely wonderful I'll go back to see her a million times she is beautiful inside and out her voice is Way beyond her age!! Praying nothing but blessings for her and her family ... Read more
Mikki
Samara Joy pushes Perfection to Another Level!
I have seen Samara Joy at least 10 times and she is flawless! Her range is unbelievable! From contralto to 1st soprano she flows effortlessly in tones that I know I’ll hear in heaven!
What a gift she is to music! ... Read more
Mark Eisen
Samara Joy and the McLendon Family
Samara Joy is in a class by herself. The quality of her voice along with superb vocal technique and breath control makes her one of the premier singers of our time. She moves effortlessly between genres including jazz, the American Songbook and gospel. She will go down in history along with Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson and a few others as a Jazz great. ... Read more
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