I just ran into You from after watching Masego's Sweet Yamz Challenge to ThePocketQueen's collaboration with J Moss etc. for the full song "Latin Chill Vibes". I.......................honestly, I really don't know what to say. Maybe just...thank you for playing your part in reigniting a flame within our race that was thought to be long gone after the 20th Century. Particularly a flame of class, hard work, dignified talent, and character not that you're perfect because no one is but strive to be so no pressure.
What is left to be said? I am so moved by this rendition of one of the great jazz standards by Samara Joy that I am left breathless sitting in my chair.
Strayhorn wrote this when he was just a kid working in a drugstore. Go imagine the talent he had.. “’Lush Life’ wasn’t the first tune of mine Duke [Ellington] heard. In fact, he didn’t hear it until just a little while ago. I wrote it in 1936 while I was clerking at the Pennfield drugstore on the corner of Washington and Penn in Pittsburgh….I was writing a song a day then, and I’ve forgotten many of them myself….One night I remembered it and played it for Duke….I called it 'Life is Lonely,’ but when anyone wanted me to play it they’d ask for ‘that thing about lush life’.”
Absolutely 💯. I am mourning the recent and unexpected loss of my husband. We discovered her right before he passed. Now she's a link to something we shared. Her talent is beyond anything I have ever heard!!!
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Love this voice when I first heard her at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark NJ. I am thrilled still by the wonderful gift that God has blessed her with. This is a voice that comes around only once in a lifetime. Love it. Love it.
Let it take over your home and your earbuds for starters. It's all still out there and available, and there is a LOT out there, if you'll listen to the best jazz singers and players of the last 80 years.
I saw Samara live for the first time last weekend (19th Dec’23) at the Barbican, as part of the London Jazz Festival. She was amazing. Just blew me away. Her range, her control, her phrasing, her stage craft - wow! What is she going to be like in 10 or 20 years time? Samara opened the set by singing an a Capella intro to Mingus’s Reincarnation of a Lovebird. She could have walked off stage after that and the audience would have been content. 😌 A question: Does anyone know if Samara has perfect pitch?
I’ve watched a few critics, of her songs, yes I’ve heard it said- she does. I’m not expert, I’m just mesmerized (completely). Gifted. My Lord. Fantastic.
This young lady is Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Gloria Lynne reincarnated! I grew up listening to those ladies and this is an absolute pleasure! Please take care of this wonderful Blessing that God has gifted you. ❤❤❤
My God! Samara is always precise and perfect. This song has already been re-recorded so many times and Samara, together with her musicians, found out new paths of pure emotion. Samara Joy left her mark in music history once again .
You are making major strides preserving the culture of Jazz, the raw elements. I know the generation of the 60's continually smile when they listen to your music. I know it doesn't feel like it sometimes but you are doing it. You have a lot of people believing in you as far as skillset but also you as a person. Somehow, who the individual is correlates through their talent and conversation. Keep you head up always and know you have support ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🙏🏽
How could a 23 year old young lady have such maturity and conviction along with the inborn ability to sing on pitch so effortlessly. Samara is a chosen one to interpret songs of the great composers. Thanks samara for sharing your unique gift with the world !!!!
I thought that would be impossible to overcome Coltrane/Hartman’s version….what a great surprise! Silk and full hearted voice, superb arrangment, great quality of sound. Thank you to all involved
This version is incredible as is Coltrane/Hartman's of course. But my favourite is actually Billy Strayhorn's. He is not close to being as good of a singer as either of them. It's not perfect, it's flawed, but that makes it great, it's really raw and personal, and since he wrote it, you could feel his pain. I think a simple arrangement with less instruments makes this song more personal. Even this Samara's version, it's incredible because her singing is from out of this world, but it would have been better with just her and piano. When she starts singing with just her and piano, that is the most emotive part imo. With the whole band and horns it's kind of overproduced and it steals from the raw emotion.
@@loonayaI see what you’re saying but I actually disagree, this version to me with the way things flow, the way things are voiced in the horns, The mellow sound and story told, I like the direction of this. In a way it’s a different color than the others. Including the very last moment on “too”. To me these kinds of thing makes it feels more like a story, words can play a part, instruments can play a part too. I didn’t feel like it was overdone at all, I felt like the musicians complemented her. Their her band so I’m sure she feels this too. I heard them in Chicago, Individually they are all out of this world too so it’s always amazing to here them change gears like this. I’ve heard many arrangements. Including ones of this tune. I play myself. 1 thing I would like to note and that I love is a lot of arrangements and songs copy and paste. I like that there are no repeated moments. it’s new words new voicings new ideas developing all the way through. I appreciate these musicians including Samara for allowing music to grow like this in their bands. But that’s what’s so nice about these things, we can have different opinions and be right to ourselves😊.
A Excellent performance Bravo👏🏾. It was Donna Summer / Quincy Jones who introduced me to the Lush Life. Billy Strayhorn classic, at the time when Strayhorn wrote this song he never been to Paris let along left Pittsburgh PA. Sarah Vaughn version is awesome also. John Coltrane / Johnny Hartman version is the standard supreme. This song is in my top five songs of all time. Samara version is it's own classic. A must have .👏🏾💯
The fact that so many knowledgeable music officianados are leaving such positive, glowing and appreciative comments says it all. Yes she is on par with the greats but making her own very solid mark on true Jazz.
Love her voice. She has her own style with some sprinkling of Sarah Vaughn. Nice to see the next generation embraceing the jazz classics. I love this song. Love the way Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole's version.Nice arrangement too..... Nice job
That we would be able to hear this level of singing in this day was more than I ever hoped, stuck as I was with my old favourites and just reminiscing.
A masterful rendition, of course, but I’m struck by the the absolute 1954 vibe of everything in this performance! The arrangement, the approach of the musicians, even the sound of the room - such a trip!
Listening to Samara is a transformative experience....it brings me to a bygone era of smoke filled little jazz club with the chanteuse with her siren song but in a good way🤭🤭💖🥰💖🥰 MAGNIFICENT 👏👏👏
I didnt know what to expect. Never heard of her but clicked on the video when it was recommended. I am in awe. I LOVE HER. New supporter. That first note blew me away. Got me thinking about Nancy Wilson.
We are just Blessed to have a "Samara Joy" amongst us in this Generation of human beings. Her voice speaks to us in ballads~ delivered as smooth as melted chocolate bathed in so much Jazzy Soul! She makes you feel privileged to have heard her perform. I can only imagine a 'Live' performance which I pray I will one day soon, treat myself to.
The timeless and elegant sound that emanates from this young group of artists is both refreshing and mesmerizing. Kudos on your two 2023 Grammy Awards!
Just started and already surpassing Ella and equal with Sarah! Wow, Samara! Just wow and already enjoying every note and phrase of your singing yet to come. 👌
Samara's voice is gorgeous! It reminds me of some of the greats, a combination of Ella, with some Sarah Vaughan, a dash of Betty Carter... Just has that kind of feel. LOVE IT!
Agreed, she has a combination of those three icons in her voice. Ella's version of the same song has been criticised for not having the right interpretation, but I like both.
Even if she didn't have a totally beautiful voice, she'd still be a fantastic jazz singer. Lots of people have beautiful voices, but few have an ear like Samara's
She has a wonderful gift, and I am glad she shares it with the world. The other thing is that she just exudes class, grace, and humility in interviews and when she speaks to audiences. Really a once in a generation type talent.
Such a lovely voice, and lovely interpretation. And actual vocal technique! It's so nice to hear a singer today that doesn't sound like a little girl, a high school student, or Beyonce. Samara, stay true to your instincts. And kudos to the band and arrangement as well, really nice!
What a stunning voice! It's a beautiful arrangement too, and well-played. It feels like jazz as classical music, though, in amber. That child has never had a drink or a heart-ache or been in a dive bar, and the soul of the song is in those places.
Fabulous musicians. They sound like a big band. Samara Joy is flawless in her interpretation of Billy Strayhorn's composition. The ennui of the lyrics is tempered by her melodious sighs.
I don't know what can I say... Absolutelly divine...!!! Whatching from São Paulo, Brazil...! Parece que eu estive no Céu e voltei; que voz mais inigualavelmente maravilhosa..! Melhor cantora americana (ou mundial) atualmente, sem dúvida..!
We bumped into Samara Joy two days ago. We love this beautiful aesthetic you bringing on to our table. In our Soweto we give gratitude for bumping into you. You adding beautiful to my summer❤❤ mollo 🔥 fire! Fire. We smiling 34 000 million times. 🎉
What a maturity and deep undertanding of the spirit and soul of this music. in my opinion, Samarah kept the best of the elders, while keeping away all of the pitfalls, especially egotic ones.
Best song not written by Stevie Wonder in the American Songbook❤ love this singer. Johnny Hartman is beaming down on her! She is bringing back real love in the lyric.
I was just listening to Johnny Hartman's rendition today. Like this arrangement and love Samira's voice, but Johnny Hartman's version is the definitive one.
Okay, its like she was born during that time to have a voice so rich. The band is great with its enhancing certain words. Wonderful! They know how to follow her well. Great band.
Kendric McCallister (arranger, tenor saxophone)
David Mason (alto saxophone)
Donovan Austin (trombone)
Jason Charos (trumpet)
Luther Allison (piano)
Mikey Migliore (bass)
Evan Sherman (drums)
thank you all for listening!
Thank you for acknowledging the instrumentalists.
I just ran into You from after watching Masego's Sweet Yamz Challenge to ThePocketQueen's collaboration with J Moss etc. for the full song "Latin Chill Vibes". I.......................honestly, I really don't know what to say. Maybe just...thank you for playing your part in reigniting a flame within our race that was thought to be long gone after the 20th Century. Particularly a flame of class, hard work, dignified talent, and character not that you're perfect because no one is but strive to be so no pressure.
BEAUTIFUL VIBES🎶🎶😎
❤❤❤❤❤❤
So so lovely!!! So heavy and classic!!! Yikes!! ❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶🎶
If there's any singer that deserves the credit of "saving jazz" it's Samara Joy.
And she has clothes on!!!
That's Lady Gaga
@alperugur3532
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Say so. ❤
Her voice is like a warm drink on a cool autumn day. Get you a blanket, some hot chocolate or tea and listen to heaven.
You def got that from Key & Peele when they were catcalling in the 1800's
And a fireplace
I am drinking homemade wine listening so relaxing 😎
Her voice needs around-the-clock security. International treasure.
She's reminiscent of the ladies of soul who sang standards like Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and even Billie Holiday. Truly refreshing.
And Sarah Vaughan
Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan
without forgetting Sassy !
What is left to be said? I am so moved by this rendition of one of the great jazz standards by Samara Joy that I am left breathless sitting in my chair.
Strayhorn wrote this when he was just a kid working in a drugstore.
Go imagine the talent he had..
“’Lush Life’ wasn’t the first tune of mine Duke [Ellington] heard. In fact, he didn’t hear it until just a little while ago. I wrote it in 1936 while I was clerking at the Pennfield drugstore on the corner of Washington and Penn in Pittsburgh….I was writing a song a day then, and I’ve forgotten many of them myself….One night I remembered it and played it for Duke….I called it 'Life is Lonely,’ but when anyone wanted me to play it they’d ask for ‘that thing about lush life’.”
I think in this time with everything going on…we really needs her and this type of music. Just beautiful
Yep, agree
Absolutely 💯. I am mourning the recent and unexpected loss of my husband. We discovered her right before he passed. Now she's a link to something we shared. Her talent is beyond anything I have ever heard!!!
We need you too. To vote and insure Trump and the Republicans are kept from attaining public office again in 2024. Music is inspiring, but voting is action to inspiration.
I agree. I love her. Beautiful voice. ❤️
Soul pleasing
Great rendition! And the fact that Billy "Sweet Pea" Strayhorn wrote this masterpiece when he was still a teenager is almost unfathomable.
Love this voice when I first heard her at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark NJ. I am thrilled still by the wonderful gift that God has blessed her with. This is a voice that comes around only once in a lifetime. Love it. Love it.
Thanks Ms. Samara for being such a wonderful vessel of jazz history.😊
You are so right
Please let this kind of music take over. Please let this kind of music take over. Please Please please pretty please.
AMEN!!!!
Let it take over your home and your earbuds for starters. It's all still out there and available, and there is a LOT out there, if you'll listen to the best jazz singers and players of the last 80 years.
it did a century ago
Amen!
I heard about her through Regina King. I know she must be proud since Samara has three Grammys so far. She'll get so many more.❤❤
I absolutely loved every second of Samara’s exquisite voice.
I saw Samara live for the first time last weekend (19th Dec’23) at the Barbican, as part of the London Jazz Festival. She was amazing. Just blew me away. Her range, her control, her phrasing, her stage craft - wow! What is she going to be like in 10 or 20 years time? Samara opened the set by singing an a Capella intro to Mingus’s Reincarnation of a Lovebird. She could have walked off stage after that and the audience would have been content. 😌
A question: Does anyone know if Samara has perfect pitch?
Was there, and was mesmerised from start to finish.
Perfect pitch: this was my impression as well.
If not, then relative pitch , for sure
I’ve watched a few critics, of her songs, yes I’ve heard it said- she does. I’m not expert, I’m just mesmerized
(completely).
Gifted.
My Lord.
Fantastic.
What an artist!! Born for this. Preserving and expanding the jazz art form. Killer band too
One of the greatest talents in jazz singing we have. Just beautiful!
Was lucky to see Samara on Sun night.
She just gets it. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Congrats for 2024 Grammy nomination for this wonderful arrangement.
This young lady is Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Gloria Lynne reincarnated! I grew up listening to those ladies and this is an absolute pleasure! Please take care of this wonderful Blessing that God has gifted you. ❤❤❤
The truly remarkable singers sound like no one else but themselves. Samara Joy is one of them. What a Joy!
Her voice is angelic and not from this era…. A sound from the past that has been missing from the world ❤❤❤
You are so right
My God! Samara is always precise and perfect. This song has already been re-recorded so many times and Samara, together with her musicians, found out new paths of pure emotion. Samara Joy left her mark in music history once again .
You are making major strides preserving the culture of Jazz, the raw elements. I know the generation of the 60's continually smile when they listen to your music. I know it doesn't feel like it sometimes but you are doing it. You have a lot of people believing in you as far as skillset but also you as a person. Somehow, who the individual is correlates through their talent and conversation. Keep you head up always and know you have support ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🙏🏽
This is real music and vocals that are echos of the classic jazz vocalists. No raunchiness but internal musical beauty. Thank you, Ms. Joy !🥹
This gives me all the feels… you are a once in a generation talent. So honored to share the same space an time as you ❤ you have a lifelong fan in me!
How could a 23 year old young lady have such maturity and conviction along with the inborn ability to sing on pitch so effortlessly. Samara is a chosen one to interpret songs of the great composers. Thanks samara for sharing your unique gift with the world !!!!
This level of AWESOMENESS?!?!? I’m just speechless…🙌🏽😁
I thought that would be impossible to overcome Coltrane/Hartman’s version….what a great surprise!
Silk and full hearted voice, superb arrangment, great quality of sound. Thank you to all involved
I agree. Coltrane/Hartman is the good standard. But this is an awesome arrangement and her voice is amazing.
This is awesome but I think the Coltrane/Hartman version is just wayyyy too ingrained in my heart at this point.
This version is incredible as is Coltrane/Hartman's of course. But my favourite is actually Billy Strayhorn's. He is not close to being as good of a singer as either of them. It's not perfect, it's flawed, but that makes it great, it's really raw and personal, and since he wrote it, you could feel his pain.
I think a simple arrangement with less instruments makes this song more personal. Even this Samara's version, it's incredible because her singing is from out of this world, but it would have been better with just her and piano. When she starts singing with just her and piano, that is the most emotive part imo. With the whole band and horns it's kind of overproduced and it steals from the raw emotion.
@@loonayaI see what you’re saying but I actually disagree, this version to me with the way things flow, the way things are voiced in the horns, The mellow sound and story told, I like the direction of this. In a way it’s a different color than the others. Including the very last moment on “too”. To me these kinds of thing makes it feels more like a story, words can play a part, instruments can play a part too. I didn’t feel like it was overdone at all, I felt like the musicians complemented her. Their her band so I’m sure she feels this too. I heard them in Chicago, Individually they are all out of this world too so it’s always amazing to here them change gears like this.
I’ve heard many arrangements. Including ones of this tune. I play myself. 1 thing I would like to note and that I love is a lot of arrangements and songs copy and paste. I like that there are no repeated moments. it’s new words new voicings new ideas developing all the way through. I appreciate these musicians including Samara for allowing music to grow like this in their bands.
But that’s what’s so nice about these things, we can have different opinions and be right to ourselves😊.
A Excellent performance Bravo👏🏾. It was Donna Summer / Quincy Jones who introduced me to the Lush Life. Billy Strayhorn classic, at the time when Strayhorn wrote this song he never been to Paris let along left Pittsburgh PA. Sarah Vaughn version is awesome also. John Coltrane / Johnny Hartman version is the standard supreme. This song is in my top five songs of all time. Samara version is it's own classic. A must have .👏🏾💯
The fact that so many knowledgeable music officianados are leaving such positive, glowing and appreciative comments says it all. Yes she is on par with the greats but making her own very solid mark on true Jazz.
Love her voice. She has her own style with some sprinkling of Sarah Vaughn. Nice to see the next generation embraceing the jazz classics. I love this song. Love the way Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole's version.Nice arrangement too..... Nice job
Definitely hear Ms. Sarah!!!
That we would be able to hear this level of singing in this day was more than I ever hoped, stuck as I was with my old favourites and just reminiscing.
So happy to see a young person come on the scene who is comparable to Ella Fitzgerald! 😍
I call Samara Joy this generation and future generations jazz artist. I can’t rave anymore beyond this point.
Queen of everything....not just jazz....Samara joy has no limits, genre...she just is.....
Wow! She is channeling the Divine Sarah Vaughan! Amazing voice, what a talent
Samara’s unique style is what we need in the music world today. I also loved the large variety of instruments. Just beautiful!
A masterful rendition, of course, but I’m struck by the the absolute 1954 vibe of everything in this performance! The arrangement, the approach of the musicians, even the sound of the room - such a trip!
A once in a generation vocalist. Simply wonderful .
Listening to Samara is a transformative experience....it brings me to a bygone era of smoke filled little jazz club with the chanteuse with her siren song but in a good way🤭🤭💖🥰💖🥰 MAGNIFICENT 👏👏👏
Can we enjoy, appreciate and recognize a legendary singer in the making. Wow!!
Gorgeous arrangement, wonderfully sung by Samara Joy. Kudos to all the musicians involved. I think Strays would have been delighted with the results.
yes! The arrangement! Blessedly sans strings.
Would be nice to credit all the players , as well as the arranger, though…
absolutely! @@pietroviviani_composer
Kendric McCallister (arranger, tenor saxophone)
David Mason (alto saxophone)
Donovan Austin (trombone)
Jason Charos (trumpet)
Luther Allison (piano)
Mikey Migliore (bass)
Evan Sherman (drums)
Thank you SO much Samara. It is fitting you have excellent players surrounding you. @@samarajoysings
I didnt know what to expect. Never heard of her but clicked on the video when it was recommended. I am in awe. I LOVE HER. New supporter. That first note blew me away. Got me thinking about Nancy Wilson.
what a beautiful voice. we need more real singers like this! and such a good band and arrangement. very refreshing
Samara’s voice is like a warm blanket… love to know music like this can still be gifted to us
Girl, l hope you’re planning to do a big band jazz album because this is ✨✨✨✨✨
Soooo glad I saw her live. Yes she is phenomenal, greatly blessed with a beautiful voice and spirit!
Wow! Wasn't prepared for something THIS good.
Kudos to all musicians, recording staff, arrangers, singer, et al.
Goosebumps. Her voice is classic. She’s been here before reincarnated from the 40s.
this arrangement and performance is breathtaking
Taking nothing from her, this is one of the greatest songs ever written.
We are just Blessed to have a "Samara Joy" amongst us in this Generation of human beings. Her voice speaks to us in ballads~ delivered as smooth as melted chocolate bathed in so much Jazzy Soul! She makes you feel privileged to have heard her perform. I can only imagine a 'Live' performance which I pray I will one day soon, treat myself to.
One of those moments where you realize what a masterpiece this song has always been and nailed so perfectly by the vocalist (and the musicians). Wow.
I'm glad I clicked on this beautiful piece of art ❤
Her voice is perfect for this era of great music ❤
Work for the Grammy 2024❤️👌🏾
The timeless and elegant sound that emanates from this young group of artists is both refreshing and mesmerizing. Kudos on your two 2023 Grammy Awards!
🤩 My mom would have loved this! I hope she can hear it from the other side. ♥️
Just started and already surpassing Ella and equal with Sarah! Wow, Samara! Just wow and already enjoying every note and phrase of your singing yet to come. 👌
You ever hear people say, “my heart just skipped a beat.”
My heart literally is skipping right now listening to this. Not even joking right now.
Samara's voice is gorgeous! It reminds me of some of the greats, a combination of Ella, with some Sarah Vaughan, a dash of Betty Carter... Just has that kind of feel. LOVE IT!
Agreed, she has a combination of those three icons in her voice. Ella's version of the same song has been criticised for not having the right interpretation, but I like both.
Her artistry added to the so roster of musicians. New sound to me and it is great.
I saw her at the Barbican in London on Sunday . She was amazing . Incredible range in her voice and a great personality and charisma !
NO! nonono I missed her??>
@@janinelindsey-williams1927 She's back in London on 27 April 2024 at The Roundhouse. Tickets are on sale now.
Thank you so much @@Bennyplays
Sarah, Billie, Ella, Betty & Carmen are all giving thunderous applause to Samara from heaven. She has taken the baton and sprinted with it!
Even if she didn't have a totally beautiful voice, she'd still be a fantastic jazz singer. Lots of people have beautiful voices, but few have an ear like Samara's
She has a wonderful gift, and I am glad she shares it with the world. The other thing is that she just exudes class, grace, and humility in interviews and when she speaks to audiences. Really a once in a generation type talent.
Samara rich tone and vibrato is sassy for such a young lady.. reminds me of Sarah Vaughan
BLESS UP QUEEN 🙏🏽👍🏽💯
I want to go back to the time where this type of music was all over the radio. Classy sultry voice, not cardi-b and her…”music”.
Love love love this!
WOW, that voice! Ms. Joy is the antidote to Taylor Swift/Beyonce. Great arrangement too.
She has all these classic songs that she breathes life into today. Thank goodness she is here!
Yessss!
Such a lovely voice, and lovely interpretation. And actual vocal technique! It's so nice to hear a singer today that doesn't sound like a little girl, a high school student, or Beyonce. Samara, stay true to your instincts. And kudos to the band and arrangement as well, really nice!
Frankly, I don't think she could sound like all you noted. She's just too good !!!
It's like a combo of Sarah Vaughan and Betty Carter
Sing "Thou Swell."
What a stunning voice! It's a beautiful arrangement too, and well-played.
It feels like jazz as classical music, though, in amber. That child has never had a drink or a heart-ache or been in a dive bar, and the soul of the song is in those places.
We love you so much Samara!!
Wow. Great musicians all.
Kendric McCallister (arranger, tenor saxophone)
David Mason (alto saxophone)
Donovan Austin (trombone)
Jason Charos (trumpet)
Luther Allison (piano)
Mikey Migliore (bass)
Evan Sherman (drums)
2:38-2:56 is extremely beautiful! Her voice is phenomenal!
Fabulous musicians. They sound like a big band. Samara Joy is flawless in her interpretation of Billy Strayhorn's composition. The ennui of the lyrics is tempered by her melodious sighs.
Her beautiful voice is from a vintage era. An old sound where my parents would take me to experience.❤
Wonderful Samara. I am still buzzing from seeing you on Sunday evening.
I don't know what can I say... Absolutelly divine...!!! Whatching from São Paulo, Brazil...! Parece que eu estive no Céu e voltei; que voz mais inigualavelmente maravilhosa..! Melhor cantora americana (ou mundial) atualmente, sem dúvida..!
Watching from Germany
リズムに乗り、正確に歌う基本が素晴らしい、その歌い方で曲を演奏する。
原曲の魅力を引き出す力と甘さに溢れる歌声が合致している
久々に現れた大物新人歌手。
バンドのメンバーも好い演奏、キャリアを積む仕事でしょう。
grammy winner ❤ she has the classic vocals in modern times what a beautiful voice she just won another award !!.
She is amazing. The musicians were amazing, too. Loved it all.
We bumped into Samara Joy two days ago. We love this beautiful aesthetic you bringing on to our table. In our Soweto we give gratitude for bumping into you. You adding beautiful to my summer❤❤ mollo 🔥 fire! Fire. We smiling 34 000 million times. 🎉
What a maturity and deep undertanding of the spirit and soul of this music. in my opinion, Samarah kept the best of the elders, while keeping away all of the pitfalls, especially egotic ones.
It's nice to see young cats playing your session. Sometimes it seems like older musicians have all the sessions, but maybe that's just an impression.
This is real music. Thank you ❤
Ahh...Samara Joy singing my favorite, Billy Strahorn's Lush Life! You gave me chills with that voice and those musicians, what a great sound! 💕
A beautiful marriage of melody and lyrics, beautifully sung by Samara Joy!
Wow! This video introduced me to Samara and I am completely blown away. What a voice!!!! This performance blew me away. Bravo!!!
Samara Joy
Is a great jazz singer !
Keep up the Awesome talent
Alexa Fussell
New Plymouth
New Zealand 🇳🇿
It's obvious that Samara put in a lot of work to sing so beautifully, but talent is talent. She's a natural.
A wonderful cover of the Strayhorn classic. Well done Samara.
Think I'll call out from work and pour myself a tall glass of JOY!!!
Ella would be so proud. 🌟
👏 👏 👏 👏
Beautiful work Samara ❤
Simply joyous from the first note to the last. 🤗
Great vocals, great arrangement, great playing! I usually don't like jazz vocals, but Samara, you have an amazing voice! You won this guy over!
Grateful for your refreshing voice, a timeless essence in today's world. Your presence is like a breath of fresh air! 🌬 Just beautiful.
She’s before her time. This reminds me of a Billie Holliday Sara Vaughn type of thing
Best song not written by Stevie Wonder in the American Songbook❤ love this singer. Johnny Hartman is beaming down on her! She is bringing back real love in the lyric.
I was just listening to Johnny Hartman's rendition today. Like this arrangement and love Samira's voice, but Johnny Hartman's version is the definitive one.
mesmerizing as always!!💜
Okay, its like she was born during that time to have a voice so rich. The band is great with its enhancing certain words. Wonderful! They know how to follow her well. Great band.