This holiday collection from Samara Joy features a dozen jazz and soul interpretations of seasonal standards. The album was released in the fall of 2023, a year after her Grammy-winning debut.
- The album was recorded at Sear Sound Studio in New York City with producer John St George.
- It features arrangements by various musicians, includinggcc some by Samara Joy herself.
- The album reached No. 1 on the jazz charts.
Samara Joy is a Bronx-based jazz singer who, in 2022, won both the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. She is known for her classic jazz styling and vocal timbre reminiscent of vintage jazz singers. On this release, Joy continued her exploration of jazz standards and popular songs, following her breakthrough moments.
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