Samara Joy, Grammy Best New Artist Winner for 2023, to Release ‘Portrait’ Album in October
variety.comJem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Bronx-born jazz singer Samara Joy, who won the best new artist Grammy in 2023, will release her third full studio album, “Portrait,” on October 11th via Verve Records.
The album, the follow up to her 2022 breakout album “Linger Awhile,” spotlights her not just as a singer but also as songwriter, arranger and band leader.
Co-produced by Joy and veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, the 8-song album features her touring band, an octet featuring trumpeter Jason Charos, trombonist Donavan Austin, saxophonists David Mason and Kendric McCallister, pianist Connor Rohrer, bassist Felix Moseholm and drummer Evan Sherman.
According to the announcement, “Portrait” features Joy’s lyrics with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and more. The album also features interpretations of standards, including new arrangements “You Stepped Out of a Dream” (out now) and “Autumn Nocturne.” “A well of inspiration that never runs dry because of the different streams that flow in, constantly pouring into the main source.
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