At 22, Samara Joy released Linger Awhile, a collection of standards that demonstrated a mature vocal command and unerring sense of swing. The album marked her major-label debut, following her 2021 self-released album 'Little Girl Blue'.
- Linger Awhile was recorded in just two days with a quartet of veteran jazz musicians. The album hit number 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. It won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
- The album was produced by John Sims and executive produced by optics. It features arrangements by the artists and pianist Fender.
- Joy had just turned 23 years old when Linger Awhile was released on Verve Records. The album was met with critical acclaim, with many praising Joy's vocal prowess and the album's arrangements.
Samara Joy is a Bronx-raised jazz and soul singer. She came to prominence in the early 2020s for her vocal interpretations of the Great American Songbook.
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