GRAMMY-Winning Jazz Vocalist Samara Joy Welcomes Fall with New Single “Autumn Nocturne”

September 19, 2024: 3x GRAMMY winner Samara Joy has released a new single“Autumn Nocturne” today from her forthcoming studio album Portrait, due out October 11th on Verve Records. Originally written by Joe Myrow and Kim Gannon and released in 1941, the composition reflects on the changing seasons and offers a nostalgic reminder of lost love. Joy’s interpretation of the tune highlights her “one of a kind voice” (CBS Mornings) and the intimate, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band, an egalitarian octet featuring trumpeter Jason Charos, trombonist Donavan Austin, saxophonists David Mason and Kendric McCallister, pianist Connor Rohrer, bassist Felix Moseholm and drummer Evan Sherman.

Today’s release is a new arrangement of “Autumn Nocturne” by Kendric McCallister and is co-produced by Joy and veteran trumpeter/bandleader/multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch. Listen to “Autumn Nocturne” HERE.

Emerging after a busy year of touring all over the world, Joy’s forthcoming album finds the 24-year-old Bronx native channeling her success into the pursuit of musical exploration. Portrait, the follow up to her 2022 breakout album Linger Awhile, offers a snapshot of Joy’s growth not only as a once-in-a-generation vocalist but also as songwriter, arranger and band leader. The album was tracked in streamlined sessions — just two or three takes of each tune — at one of jazz’s most hallowed sites, Van Gelder Studio. 

Portrait highlights Joy’s prowess as a lyricist, with new arrangements that meld her thoughtful lyrics with music by Charles Mingus, Barry Harris and more. The album also features vibrant interpretations of standards, including a new arrangement of“You Stepped Out of a Dream” (out now). Portrait stands as a testament to Joy’s growth and the profound connection within her band—a group she hopes will continue to evolve together for years to come. Pre-order / pre-save Portrait (out October 11) HERE. 

Last week, Joy announced a GRAMMY Museum event at New York City’s The Greene Space on October 8. “A NY Evening With Samara Joy” will include a conversation about Portrait with author and music journalist Marcus J. Moore followed by a performance. Tickets and additional info HERE. For all upcoming tour dates, please see below and via https://www.samarajoy.com/. 

Samara Joy 2024 Tour Dates

September 19 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Arts Center

September 20 – Costa Mesa, CA – Segerstrom Center, La

September 22 – Escodido, CA – California Center For The Arts

September 27 – Monterey, CA – Monterey Jazz Festival 

October 13 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theater

October 15 – Clemson, SC – Clemson University Brooks Center

October 17 – Birmingham, AL – Alys Stephens Center

October 18 – Athens, GA – U of GA Hodgson Concert Hall

October 20 – Tallahassee, FL – Lee Hall

October 22 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre

October 23 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center

October 27 – Baton Rouge, LA – River Center Perf Arts Theater

October 30 –Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre

October 31 – Tucson, AZ – Fox Theatre 

November 7 – Red Bank, NJ – NJ Count Basie Center

November 9 – Purchase, NY – Purchase College 

December 3 – Penn State, PA – University Park*

December 4 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center*

December 6 – Richmond, VA – Altria*

December 8 – Louisville, KY – Brown Theatre*

December 10 – Baltimore, MD – Murphy Fine Arts Center*

December 11 – Bowie, MD – Bowie State University*

December 14 – Storrs, CT – Jorgensen Center*

December 16 – Albany, NY – The Egg*

December 17 – Buffalo, NY – U Of Buffalo Center For The Arts*

December 19 – Detroit, MI – Fisher Theatre*

December 20 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theater*

December 22 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre*

December 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Verizon Hall*

*”A Joyful Holiday” Tour Dates