Samara Joy earned her fourth and fifth GRAMMY Awards last night at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The jazz vocalist took home gold for Best Jazz Performance (“Twinkle Twinkle Little Me” feat. Sullivan Fortner) and Best Jazz Vocal Album (A Joyful Holiday). Joy previously won Best New Artist (2023), Best Jazz Vocal Album (Linger Awhile, 2023), and Best Jazz Performance (“Tight,” 2024).
The 25-year-old Bronx native wore a custom look by Grace Ling and shoes by Stuart Weitzman. You can read more about the look in Vogue HERE.
Earlier in the weekend, Samara earned a standing ovation for her performance at Clive Davis’ Pre-GRAMMY Gala, where money was raised for the MusiCares’ Fire Relief Fund. Joy wore a gown by Oscar De La Renta and Christian Louboutin shoes.
The GRAMMY Awards cap another exciting year for Joy, who released her new studio album Portrait on Verve Records in October. The collection offers a snapshot of Joy’s growth not only as a once-in-a-generation vocalist but also as songwriter, lyricist, arranger and band leader. The Times calls Portrait “a true artistic statement,” while VIBE Magazine describes it as “eight tracks guaranteed to not only impress, but change the way we listen to modern vocal jazz.” Listen to Portrait (out now) HERE.
Last week, Joy was profiled on PBS Newshour. She sat down with correspondent Jeffrey Brown at the legendary Van Gelder Studio, where she recorded Portrait, to discuss her musical growth and deep appreciation for the jazz genre. Watch HERE.
Other recent highlights include an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Jazz Album, a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, a CBS News 60 Minutes profile (watch HERE), and more. Joy is a featured guest on the new season of Sesame Street; her episode will air on February 6th on MAX.
Joy will tour across the globe throughout 2025, including a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles this Friday, February 7th, followed by a string of shows throughout Asia and Europe. She’ll make her anticipated Carnegie Hall debut on April 30th. For all upcoming shows and tickets, please visit https://www.samarajoy.com.
Samara Joy 2025 Tour Dates
Feb 5 - Berkeley, CA - Zellerbach Auditorium
Feb 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Walt Disney Concert Hall
Feb 11 - Tokyo, Japan - Blue Note Tokyo
Feb 13 - Sumida City, Japan - Sumida Triphony Hall
Feb 14 - Takasaki, Japan - Takasaki City Theatre
Feb 16 - Seoul, South Korea - Mapo Art Center
Feb 19 - Shanghai, China - Shanghai Center Theatre
March 7 - Caen, France - Theatre De Caen
March 8 - Coutances, France - Theatre De Coutances
March 10 - Lyon, France - Orchestre National De Lyon
March 11 - Lucerne, Switzerland - KKL Luzern
March 12 - Geneva, Switzerland - Victoria Hall
March 14 - Amiens, France - Maison De La Culture
March 15 - Paris, France - Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie de Paris
March 17 - Toulouse, France - La Halle Aux Grains
March 18 - Marseille, France - Le Cepac Silo
March 20 - Metz, France - Arsenal
March 22 - Antwerp, Belgium - De Singel International Arts Centre
March 23 - Utrecht, Netherlands - TivoliVrendenburg
April 30 - New York, NY - Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall
May 3 - Boston, MA - Berklee Performance Center
May 4 - East Greenwich, RI - Greenwich Odeum
May 11 - Germantown, TN - Highland Capital Performance Hall
May 13 - Nashville, TN - Schermerhorn Symphony Center
May 15 - Niagara, Canada - Central Niagara
May 16 - Toronto, Canada - Massey Hall
May 18 - Cape May, NJ - Exit Zero Jazz Festival
May 20 - Ridgefield, CT - The Ridgefield Playhouse
May 22 - Orlando, FL - Dr. Phillips Center - Steinmetz Hall
May 28 - Dallas, TX - Majestic Theatre
June 1 - New Orleans, LA - Orpheum Theater
June 2 - Houston, TX - Jones Hall For The Performing Arts
June 5 - Raleigh, NC - Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
June 7 - Norfolk, VA - Chrysler Hall
June 28 - Montreal, Canada - Place Des Arts - Maison Symphonique at Montreal Jazz Festival
