{"product_id":"4988031553442","title":"Samara Joy Linger Awhile Japan Music SHM-CD Bonus Tracks","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents Introduction Winner of two awards at the 65th Grammy Awards: \"Best New Artist\" and \"Best Jazz Vocal Album\"! [SHM-CD Specification] [Includes Japanese Bonus Tracks] Samara Joy, a female jazz vocalist from New York, is only 22 years old but has garnered rave reviews for her overwhelming expressive power reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan, with her \"custard-rich voice\" (New York Times) and \"serene and serene music\" (NPR). While her authentic jazz vocals are rare these days, she has also gained widespread support from the SNS generation, garnering over 1 million likes on TikTok. Having signed with the prestigious Verve label, her major debut album, \"Linger Awhile,\" released on September 16th, will be released in Japan on February 1st! This album features her arrangements of beloved standard songs, sometimes using the melodies of famous instrumental solos to sing original lyrics in a style known as vocalise. Recorded at Shear Sound in New York, this album features renowned musicians Pasquale Grasso (guitar), Ben Patterson (piano), David Wong (bass), and Kenny Washington (drums). The tracklist is wide-ranging, from famous standards like Gershwin's \"Someone to Watch Over Me\" and Thelonious Monk's \"'Round Midnight\" to less common selections like Fats Navarro's \"Nostalgia (The Day I Knew),\" highlighting Samara's timeless vocal talent and ageless musical knowledge, while also introducing this foundational popular music to a younger audience of her generation. Regarding this album, Samara said, \"I am very honored to be a part of Verve, which is home to many artists who are my greatest vocal inspirations, such as Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Betty. It is a little daunting to be a part of this lineage, but as a singer and artist, I want to cherish all the inspiration I have received from them as I pursue my own unique journey.\" In addition, the Japanese edition includes the bonus track \"I'm Glad There Is You.\" Samara Joy Profile Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she grew up in a musical family, with her grandparents being members of the famous gospel group The Savettes and her father being a gospel singer. She began singing jazz at Fordham College in NY, and with her extraordinary voice, she won numerous competitions. In 2019, while attending Fordham, she won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, making a big impact on the music scene. In 2021, she released her debut album, \"Samara Joy,\" produced by Matt Pierson. The album, featuring a trio lineup of Pascal Grasso (guitar), Ali Rowland (bass), and Kenny Washington (drums), received critical acclaim. She has already collaborated with established artists such as Christian McBride and Jon Faddis, and has garnered attention for her numerous live performances. In 2022, she signed with the prestigious Verve label and released her major-label debut album, \"Linger Awhile.\" She has also gained widespread support from the social media generation, garnering over a million likes on TikTok. At just 22 years old, she is a female jazz vocalist who is considered a sure bet to become the next jazz vocal queen, garnering praise for her overwhelming expressive power reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan, with her voice described as \"as rich as custard\" (New York Times) and her music as \"serene and serene\" (NPR). Media Reviews and More: Samara Joy, a jazz vocalist from New York, is a rare find these days. At just 22 years old, she has garnered rave reviews for her overwhelming expressive power reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan, with her voice described as \"as rich as custard\" (New York Times) and her music as \"serene and serene\" (NPR). Despite her authentic jazz vocals, which have garnered widespread support from the social media generation, including over a million likes on TikTok, she has signed with the prestigious Verve label. Her major debut album, \"Linger Awhile,\" released on September 16th, will be released in Japan on February 1st! (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228872073525,"sku":"4988031553442","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/41qZG3-H5KL._AC.jpg?v=1785405532","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4988031553442","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}