*Hailing from the City Of Brotherly Love, Grammy-nominated keyboardist Gail Jhonson adds to Philadelphia’s legacy of pioneering music luminaries. “I am proud to be a part of the Philly sound. When I ...

When jazz singer of the moment Samara Joy appeared at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 2022, she took to the smaller outdoor stage, in a time slot before the masses had arrived. All in her presence were ...

It's been a whirlwind 15 months for Samara Joy. After announcing she signed with Verve, her debut for the label, Linger Awhile (2022) was released to great acclaim. She was then nominated (and won) ...

On the fourth track, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” the refined guitar playing of Pasquale Grasso thakes the place of Fortner. Samara Joy does neat little rhythmic switchbacks in the tune ...