Samara Joy Live at North Sea Jazz 2023

Samara Joy (vocals)
Luther Allison (piano)
Michael Migliore (bass)
Evan Sherman (drums).
Samara Joy McLendon [1] (born November 11, 1999) is an American jazz singer. She released her self-titled debut album in 2021 and was subsequently named Best New Artist by JazzTimes. Her second album, Linger Awhile, was released in September 2022 and won Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 2023 Grammy Awards, where she was also named Best New Artist. She was the second jazz musician to win the award. Portland, Oregon, Spalding began playing music professionally in her childhood, performing as a violinist in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at age five. She was later both self-taught and trained on other instruments, including guitar and bass. Her proficiency earned her academic scholarships to Portland State University and the Berklee College of Music, both of which she attended, studying music. Spalding released her first album, Junjo, in 2006 on the Spanish label Ayva Musica, after which she signed with the independent American label Heads Up, who released her 2007 self-titled album. Her third studio album, Chamber Music Society (2010), was a commercial success, charting at number 34 on the Billboard 200, and resulting in Spalding winning her first Grammy Award for Best New Artist; Spalding was the first jazz artist to win in this category.[5] She saw further acclaim for her fourth release, Radio Music Society (2012), which earned the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, as well as the track "City of Roses" winning for Best Arrangement, Instrument and Vocals. After spending the following several years performing as a supporting band player, Spalding released her fifth studio album, a funk rock-inspired concept album titled Emily's D+Evolution, co-produced by Tony Visconti, on Concord Records. The following year, she released the album Exposure, which was limited to 7,777 copies. Her subsequent sixth studio record, 12 Little Spells, was released in 2019, and peaked at number one on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums. The album also saw Spalding nominated for two Grammy Awards, winning in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category. In addition to writing and performing music, Spalding has also worked as an instructor, first at the Berklee College of Music, beginning at age 20. In 2017, Spalding was appointed professor of the Practice of Music at Harvard University, a position she resigned from in 2022.
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[@samarajoysings]

Thank you so much for capturing this moment!!! :))))

[@PetervanderPalm]

Thank you for such an amazing concert! We immediately bought your cd! Hope to see you soon in Holland again.

[@MsAltona93]

Had the pleasure to hear you in Cologne and am even more impressed by this concert. Whenever I listen, your music makes me so happy I cannot help but cry. Thank you!!!

[@AkibulanHorusRA]

What can I say other than that was Immaculate Blacquexcellence absolutely awestruck by that performance sometimes you just know you're witnessing history in the making. I'm pretty sure we'll still be watching this vid as an all time classic 60 years from now. 💖

[@pedroguilherme722]

your portuguese is flawless btw

[@vietnamvet2270]

I discovered her last year by chance and was fortunate enough to see her live at The Hollywood Bowl in July. A true legend has been born. I am so happy to see young people embracing Jazz. I love her.

[@cherylsessoms8753]

You got that right! Magnificent. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@59wsulli1]

I like some jazz, I'm mostly a hard rock kinda of guy, Frank Zappa is my all time favorite. But this lady, this lady... she's something else. Her respect to the music, her family, the audience. Her voice is beyond silk... butter can't touch it. I'm just amazed by Samara and her talent. What a lovely and incredible human being.

[@beyourself2444]

Wasn’t Frank Zappa the guy who pimped those baby prostitutes? Gross

[@couchphotography8861]

Check her out on Emmett Cohen's Live from his apartment broadcasts...she's wonderful

[@fungiformenow]

The voice is at least 43% beyond silk, or maybe 51%. I can’t make up my mind

[@anncoopergay3712]

Totally agree. She’s the Real Deal!!!

[@anncoopergay3712]

Love her!!!

[@jasordinaire8261]

The musicians are stellar and Samara is in a league of her own. Such a joy to listen to.

[@anncoopergay3712]

Agree!!!!

[@nilocorrea5230]

Thank you Samara Joy. As a brazilian, I'd like to thank you for your generosity in performing a bossa nova song. I like very much american standard and jazz songs. And I'm your fan.

[@patricklawrence2755]

for some of this...all I can do is make a crooked face. Her talent simply leaps off of the screen. My Fav jazz singer is easily Sarah Vaughn...i saw her for the first time when i was about 10yrs old in 1978 on a Grammy show...her voice caught me through the TV and i couldnt look away. This young woman has me only inches from that same reaction...every video i see her perform.

[@africansuperhero]

So much goes into being or becoming an artist. The craft is certainly important but to be able to interact, speak, share and connect with your audience, fans and supporters is what makes talented artists amazing souls! I am grateful to witness this talented youg lady evolve and grow into the legend she will become! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@howardwhitehead2167]

This young beauty has a legendary voice ,already.❤

[@johnwhite2576]

Can there possibly be a jazz vocalist who has grown more in the past few years than Samara? She always was meticulous about her choice of material , but her voice has expanded hugely in range, tessitura power and swing . If she maintains anywhere near this trajectory she will be a legend . People will listen to this utterly inspired fro sassy fr decades. Talk about smokin’!

[@corashannon123]

Miss Samara Joy! Classical Musical History...in the Making!!! Thank you for 'being!'

[@JBMelmuse]

I'd call this voice a buttery Ella mixed with a dash of Sarah Vaughn's spice, but the unearthly upper notes are operatic. Amazing!

[@JBMelmuse]

Thanks Peter... Please note that your bio of the artist starts well, but then it becomes the bio of Esperanza Spalding!

[@pbassat]

In other words, "Ella on steroids"

[@africansuperhero]

That's pretty good!🏆🏆

[@cherylsessoms8753]

Simply Amazing & those Musicians… the whole performance 🎭 her giftedness, charm & presentation OVER-THE-TOP❤‼️

[@helensanders1732]

Such a pleasure watching this consummate Singing Artist, 'Gift' during our Times with her immense 'Story-Telling' Talents and that 'ole skool ability' to enjoy the Art while being a Huge part of it at the same time.... 'Jammin'!!! What Heights, 'Ms. Samara Joy' will reach...so unclear at this time.... as she SOARS!!! To God be the Glory!

[@lillebird]

Samara has filled a void since we lost Sara Vaughn ...not too shabby Luther, Michael, and Evan....From someone who used to hang out at Le Chat Qui Pete in Paris.....more more

[@ClaudioCuoco]

Thank you Samara Joy, Brazilian musicians and Bossa-Nova thank you for generosity and talent. Long live your art!

[@lucienneislief]

One of the greatest singers I’ve heard in my life.

[@svmto]

This young lady is INCREDIBLE...hate to be that person, but Samara is one of the greatest jazz vocalists of ALL TIME

[@shalaciliving7245]

Sarah Vaughn/Nancy Wilson Vibes and I am in love!!!!! This was amazing!

[@leonvanwyk8869]

A star is born ⭐

[@dtd9003]

The artistry of black women's voices never fails to amaze me❤

[@worldcitizen9202]

And what a Joy she is. The best Joy .... in my opinion ....

[@milesmonkford]

What a concert! Samara showed full respect to the music, its past practitioners and most especially the audience, and I believe we also gave her that respect in return. Remain blessed....Cheers!

[@Vannie-f1y]

jazz is alive

[@TurbanCousinSheilaMuhammad]

@samarajoysings is now in my feed. I've been listening to her, because my friend Gregory Young sings her praises, and will be taking me to see her next month. I'm excited!

[@k.lynnecollier7763]

Excellent band! So enjoyable.

[@franketti969]

As good as it gets. Overwhelming. Such a good trio. I will never reach that piano level. Heard Samara first at emmets Place during lockdown. Samara, your future is clear!

[@lukennedy7054]

Extradinaire.....Ms Samara Joy ❤

[@lorenzotaylor2144]

❤ your voice touch my soul two the core❤

[@rosesandifur6879]

I'm speechless! Such talent!! What a gift!! This young lady is truly blessed!!

[@ricostallworth-xe5ck]

Your amazing Ms Joy!!!

[@gilbertoboucas6111]

Awesome !! Beautiful !! Love it !! Yet ,Brazilian Bossa Nova !! Thank"s

[@s.michellelesesne7428]

The live experience of this team’s show is incredible and different every time!! Love it!!

[@tamadoer]

This is a blessed young lady.

[@TravarusJaquan]

Samara is such a vibe fr

[@jamilaw]

I saw this performance live and it was the highlight of North Sea Jazz Festival for me. The entire performance was sublime but Samara Joy’s rendition of Nancy Wilson’s “Guess Who I Saw Today” with Stevie Wonder’s “Lately” left me speechless. Left all of us in the audience speechless. (You can watch this part at the end at the 1:00:00 mark)

[@PetervanderPalm]

I think that is also a very successful performance. She also commented on this video herself. She's really nice.

[@arthurlaurey4232]

This was a fantastic concert. A Highlight of this years North Sea Jazz. Beautiful versions of Stardust, ‘Round Midnight, Jobim’s No more blues, …..

[@PL-bc3iz]

Superb. Cannot count the times my jaw dropped. What a mastery of her voice, and always to serve the song and honour the melody. Exquisite.

[@colinjones6650]

Wow,wow,wow,wow, what a talent! She touches my heart just like Anita Baker did many years ago.

[@PetervanderPalm]

She is very talented and will definitely have a promising future. She has also been compared to Sarah Vaughan.

[@rickmcinnis3820]

I miss hearing Anita Baker - I hope she is doing well. She is unforgettable.

[@truthbetold1295]

11-10 -23 🎵 WOW . .. Samara JOY 🎙 and she's only 23yrs. old . WOW!!! 🎼 This young lady is AWESOME!!!! Keep singing Jazz🎙 . No place to go but up 🎶

[@sherriekoberevans3935]

Came to Keystone Korner 3 years ago with Emmitt and the rest is history another gift from The Almighty and I was enthralled with her ever since greatness was discovered

[@andgo1400]

Word for word her concert at the Montreal Jazz Festival 2023. It's incredible to see and hear her in person though.

[@lionra4523]

Thank you!

[@sandrabaronian410]

Absolutely Fabulous!!!👏👏👏

[@kelliecadoganmusic]

Such a Joy ( every pun intended) to watch and listen to!

[@beacerveira]

Guria, és surpreendente!

[@marselom]

A Star is born! ❤

[@marciabenites4191]

Samara, nice Brazilian music...

[@lasharasmithscott7654]

Yes Sir, Luther!

[@Zelubow]

First tune Del Sasser, didn't know it had lyrics, simply stunning!

[@gregoryjoubert8092]

Samara ! the best jazz singer !!! future Sarah Vaughan !!!

[@gallen2101]

Amazing 💥💥💥💥💥💫💫💫💫💫

[@eloiserobinson8212]

❤️Love her music💋💋🌹

[@jch.josehadad]

Extraordinária! E ainda canta em português! Sensacional

[@k.lynnecollier7763]

Phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@k.lynnecollier7763]

Killin that piano

[@chocolafied]

When you started singing Lately at the end I started doing your Grammy dance 🥰

[@siroyaperez6584]

praise the lord , a gift , divine !!!

[@mildredwilliams8107]

This is grand!!!😄🎶👍

[@denisecolbert7050]

Love her beautiful young lady and her music ❤

[@AkibulanHorusRA]

What a powerhouse of voice.. where have I been?😮

[@michaelkloters3454]

WOOOOUW

[@chimalmadanza8548]

Talented young lady and great band! My fingers hurt just by watching the bass man and my vocal cords hurt by listening those high notes!

[@PetervanderPalm]

Have you seen Esperanza Spalding on my channel? Very special!

[@chimalmadanza8548]

@@PetervanderPalm I will

[@jacqueline2865]

Yesssssssssssss🥰🥰🥰

[@rosinajackson758]

How do you do that..? Wow..!!!

[@geovaniferreira7697]

Amazing!!

[@treomobiel]

Next year please bring Pasquale Grasso. ❤

[@helensanders1732]

Yes!!!! MS. SAMARA JOY!!!!

[@rednebb]

Amazing singer (and band), thanks for sharing this! But you shold do a QC on the video description, which seems to be a mixup of info about Samara Joy and/or Esperanza Spalding.. ;-)

[@TropsOfDoom]

Ela cantando em português… espero que ela venha logo ao Brasil !!!! Eterno João Gilberto

[@ricardoramos5938]

Maravilhosa!

[@brittneyk0158]

WOW!

[@57sapke]

Top ! 🙏

[@redbuzz2030]

Breathtaking performance from start to finish!!!

[@jullianaraujo93]

Greetings from Brazil! Great performace

[@himnosantiguos]

Con esta canción, acepte a Cristo en mi corazón!

[@sommelierramon]

Ladies and gents, I hope its clear to you what happens here to the world of jazz ? Right. Samara is there.

[@nicollym.a.]

tão lindo ❤️🥰 thanks for singing a Tom Jobim's song

[@enricatravanut7886]

awesome love it

[@TjtsAndroid]

❤❤❤талантище😊

[@chotto0722]

interesting! interesting! well done!!!

[@jacqueline2865]

Sublime🥰

[@RockyMtnRebecca]

♥♥♥♥♥

[@gzucc]

My heart stopped at second .number ......what?......time? what? what is time? ....when?

[@mayogary]

❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶

[@Dianne-w6d]

This is 🔥 fire❤

[@beyourself2444]

Carmen McRae’s Guess Who I Saw Today is jazz perfection

[@JPina-sf7yf]

Nancy Wilson ❤️🌏❤️🌍❤️🌎

[@TravarusJaquan]

I know this heifer didn’t jus sing in another LANGUAGE!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍 SINNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@lala-mv2zy]

😂😂😂Unbelievable/superb!

[@shaquilehester9797]

Adore her. Your camera is stellar. What is the model?

[@PetervanderPalm]

Thanks, Panasonic HC-VXF1 4K

[@franciscowood6019]

A version of Stardust worthy of the big leagues...

[@AnitaStewart405]

Somebody put the wrong bio up above, it is all about Spaulding and not Samara.

[@joao-geraldodamasceno1581]

l'art de chanter...

[@carlwoideck6104]

Samara Joy sounds good. On "Chega de Saudade," the first section in Portuguese is sad, but she smiles through it which seems odd to me. But, she's talented and I look forward to hear her over time.

[@suemason6194]

Wonderful singer, shades of Sarah Vaughan and Betty Carter. The bio on this page appears to be about Esparanza Spalding, not Samara.

[@jacquelyndobson1365]

Shoulda had black earrings on and black ultra sheer hose on. When you wear a shimmy dress like that. Your accessories MUST shimmy too, not too much but enough to complement the main git up . the dress! Suggested with love and major respect for this you g DIVA! I am a FASHION ADVISOR

[@beha5567]

Advise someone else! She isn't 80 years old.

[@oneandonlygaik]

What a joy to listen to her--she is truly Sarah Vaughan's god-daughter... hahahha...

[@joao-geraldodamasceno1581]

TU me preocupas...