Releasing her second album, at the young age of 22, Samara Joy signs with the iconic label Verve to release Linger Awhile. The title track, first recorded almost 100 years ago in 1923 by Bailey’s Lucky Seven, stands out as the band (guitarist Pasquale Grasso, pianist Ben Paterson, bassist David Wong and drummer Kenny Washington) and Samara power through this upbeat tune at a breakneck pace.
Samara’s surprisingly mature vocals shine on each track, from the cool lounge-jazz of standards like “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood”, “Nostalgia” and “Social Call”, to her ever so tender rendition of Monk’s “Round Midnight” or the particularly special “Someone to Watch Over Me”, originally by Gershwin. Samara Joy’s voice is full-bodied, rich and silky smooth as she caresses each standard with warmth and tenderness. She manages to update these timeless classics with a modern twist, sometimes singing original lyrics using the melodies of famous instrumental solos. An earnest and elegant album that introduces these foundational jazz standards to a younger audience whilst still pleasing the most serious jazz aficionados
PERSONNEL: Samara Joy – (vocals) Pasquale Grasso – (guitar) Ben Paterson – (piano) David Wong – (double bass) Kenny Washington – (drums) TRACKS: SIDE A: A1. Can’t Get Out Of This Mood A2. Guess Who I Saw Today A3. Nostalgia (The Day I Knew) A4. Sweet Pumpkin A5. Misty SIDE B: B1. Social Call B2. I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You) B3. Linger Awhile B4. ‘Round Midnight B5. Someone To Watch Over Me (feat. Pasquale Grasso)
SAMARA JOY – LINGER AWHILE
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25/11/22
Releasing her second album, at the young age of 22, Samara Joy signs with the iconic label Verve to release Linger Awhile. The title track, first recorded almost 100 years ago in 1923 by Bailey’s Lucky Seven, stands out as the band (guitarist Pasquale Grasso, pianist Ben Paterson, bassist David Wong and drummer Kenny Washington) and Samara power through this upbeat tune at a breakneck pace.
Samara’s surprisingly mature vocals shine on each track, from the cool lounge-jazz of standards like “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood”, “Nostalgia” and “Social Call”, to her ever so tender rendition of Monk’s “Round Midnight” or the particularly special “Someone to Watch Over Me”, originally by Gershwin. Samara Joy’s voice is full-bodied, rich and silky smooth as she caresses each standard with warmth and tenderness. She manages to update these timeless classics with a modern twist, sometimes singing original lyrics using the melodies of famous instrumental solos. An earnest and elegant album that introduces these foundational jazz standards to a younger audience whilst still pleasing the most serious jazz aficionados
PERSONNEL:
Samara Joy – (vocals)
Pasquale Grasso – (guitar)
Ben Paterson – (piano)
David Wong – (double bass)
Kenny Washington – (drums)
TRACKS:
SIDE A:
A1. Can’t Get Out Of This Mood
A2. Guess Who I Saw Today
A3. Nostalgia (The Day I Knew)
A4. Sweet Pumpkin
A5. Misty
SIDE B:
B1. Social Call
B2. I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You)
B3. Linger Awhile
B4. ‘Round Midnight
B5. Someone To Watch Over Me (feat. Pasquale Grasso)
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