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 | | Description: | Born from of a relentless global tour schedule, Samara Joy took her
touring band, made up of other rising young jazz musicians, into the
legendary Van Gelder Studios (the venerable studio from which A Love
Supreme and so many of the great catalog records from Impulse and
Blue Note were recorded) in February of 2024.
Recorded across three days, Samara and her musicians were able to
capture an incredible snapshot of who she is today and the promise of
tomorrow.
Itâ??s 8-song collection of standards, as well as one original and some
of her first forays into lyric writing and features her singular voice,
alongside arrangements and playing from this tight knit young group.
This album, appropriately entitled Portrait, the follow up to her 2022
breakout album Linger Awhile, offers a snapshot of the 24-year-old
Bronx nativeâ??s growth not only as a once-in-a-generation vocalist but
also as songwriter, arranger and band leader.
Co-produced by Joy and veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-
Grammy winner Brian Lynch. - SAMARA JOY / PORTRAITBorn out of her time on the road, Samara Joy took her touring band into legendary Van Gelder Studios in February of 2024. This record, appropriately entitled Portrait, is a collection of standards (as well as one original) and features her singular voice, alongside arrangements from this tight-knit young group. The recording tells the story of the community she's created with a new generation of young players and is evocative of the energy of her incredible live show. SAMARA JOY / PORTRAITBorn out of her time on the road, Samara Joy took her touring band into legendary Van Gelder Studios in February of 2024. This record, appropriately entitled Portrait, is a collection of standards (as well as one original) and features her singular voice, alongside arrangements from this tight-knit young group. The recording tells the story of the community she's created with a new generation of young players and is evocative of the energy of her incredible live show.Issued in standard jewel case with clear tray."Portrait" is an audio CD by vocalist and songwriter Samara Joy, released on the renowned jazz label Verve. This release presents an intimate, finely crafted selection of songs that showcase her warm timbre, nuanced phrasing and exceptional sense of swing and timing. Across the album, Joy navigates sophisticated harmonies and classic song forms with a maturity far beyond her years, shifting effortlessly between tender ballads and more rhythmically driven pieces. The production highlights a close, live-in-the-room atmosphere: detailed but never overpolished, allowing the natural dynamics of the band and the depth of her voice to shine. "Portrait" functions both as a personal statement and as a contemporary reflection on the jazz vocal tradition, appealing to dedicated jazz fans as much as to listeners discovering the genre for the first time.
Verve, the label behind this CD, is one of the most influential names in jazz history. Founded in the mid-20th century, Verve has worked with many of the genre's most important artists and is known for its high production standards, distinctive artwork and commitment to preserving and developing jazz as an art form. Over the decades, the company has built a catalog that ranges from classic recordings to modern, exploratory projects, always focusing on quality and artistic integrity. This background makes Verve an ideal home for an artist like Samara Joy, positioning "Portrait" within a long line of landmark vocal jazz releases.
Samara Joy has quickly become one of the most acclaimed jazz vocalists of her generation. Known for her rich, resonant tone and her ability to bring freshness to timeless material, she has attracted attention on international stages and among critics who praise her musicality and emotional depth. Her interpretations are marked by clarity of diction, subtle rhythmic flexibility and a strong sense of narrative in every song. With each new project, she further solidifies her standing as a leading voice in contemporary jazz, and "Portrait" captures her at a particularly inspired phase, consolidating her reputation as an artist to watch closely in the coming years. | | | No. of tracks: |
8 |
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