Samara Joy live in NYC [full concert] | Trinity Church Wall Street | Nov 8

There have been some GREAT ladies of Jazz. Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone to name a few. We have a new one to add to the list…..”Samara Joy”! Wishing you a long and prosperous musical career!

I don’t get to go to many concerts being on a fixed income but when I found out Samara was coming to Ann Arbor I tightened my belt and sprung for a ticket. It was so worth the peanut butter sandwiches for a couple of weeks. She is so warm and her voice is flawless. Some of the notes she hits just make your heart vibrate. She gives so much respect to her accompanists and they give it right back. And she talks to the audience so you learn a little about her life. I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the whole concert.

This was at St Paul's, associated with Trinity, a few blocks north of Wall Street. St Paul's is where George Washington prayed and 9/11 first responders rested between shifts.

A vocalist like Samara Joy does not come along often Her vocal range is out of bounds Black Girls Rock Black Girl Magic

I discovered Ms. Joy tonight for the first time, watching the Grammys!!! Unbelievable Amazing Sensational ❤🎉❤

Just saw you win Grammy for new artist. I quickly had to find out more about the artist with such an amazing talent. Your voice is absolutely mesmerizing!

I am in awe of her. Her voice (and her grace ) is unparalleled. She is an old soul reincarnated in a 23 year old woman.

Wow! Just... She's taken in Ella, Sarah, Betty... and she's 23. What a musical phenomenon and genius!!!

You rock Samara! Your voice rock Samara! You guys rock! Super cool stuff there!

More of this please! Wonderful to hear a singer that actually sings as opposed to auto tune, musicians that actually play as opposed to pushing buttons, and lyrics that don't consist of vile language. Thank you!

It was the 2023 Grammy's when I was blown away and became one of your fans! I have always loved jazz music but sistah, your voice is taking this genre to a new level. Blessings on your career. Keep singing!! I am a FOREVER FAN!!

The world was introduced to the smooth sounds of Samara Joy on Sunday night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards when she took home two Grammys, including the highly coveted Best New Artist!

I have been on a hunt for every instance of Samara Joy's performances. I can't get enough. I am amazed that she has been singing jazz for just a few years. She has amazing stylistic sensibilities as well as outstanding control of her phenomenal instrument -- the equivalent of an ability to "leap tall buildings in a single bound," i.e., she can smoothly jump from her robust chest voice to heady falsetto and soprano with crystal clarity. And just think, she's just getting started. 🤩💖

I sincerely hope that our black youth are paying attention to Samara Jay. I want them to understand that Samara is paying respect to jazz music that is the foundation of American music that is a gift from black folks. The rhythms of r&b, gospel, jazz and hip hop are heard in all American music is rooted in the black community. And Samara Jay gives a fresh take on the classics and a nod to our black young artists that you can perform jazz classics and still be fly.

Every time I hear Samara sing I grow more impressed with her. A baby boomer here at 70+ years with a mom and 3 aunts who studied piano and voice I was exposed to music 🎼 early in life from classical to big band and jazz. Samara truly is an old soul when it comes to her talent Lena Horn and Sarah Vaughn come to mind. Samara you go and shine brightly you new star in the heaven of jazz. Hmm a little Nat King Cole influence. Loved him too.

So much like Sarah Vaughan... absolutely beautiful WOW

The pianist is absolutely loving Samara, to him she is pure joy.😊😊😊😊😊. How absolutely amazing🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I can't believe what I'm witnessing. I'm so incredibly emotional after watching this performance. Looking forward to seeing you in Rotterdam late Feb. you are truly blessed Samara

It would be remiss of me not to thank the accompanying instrumentalists of Samara. The pianist is out of this world - just great as the piano and the voice dialogues beautifully. The bassist has got this smart soulful sound coming from the back ground. The drummer is not only a time keeper of the ensemble but his playing is magical. Listen to his melodic and soft touch on the skins of the drums with the brushes. He uses the drum-sticks softly, no wild percussive explosions. The whole ensemble is good at what they are doing individually and collectively. I guess it's a case of the whole is greater than the sum of the parts👌👏👏🎵🎶👍 Theo Kgapola Benoni GAUTENG.

Samara Joy has blown me away,what a beautiful voice ,Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan would be extremely proud of her as I am .