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Samara Joy is a singing star in the ascendancy. Produced by Grammy-nominated veteran Matt Pierson, Joy's self-titled debut finds the vocalist putting her spin on jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. She's joined by jazz guitar virtuoso Pasquale Grasso and his trio (Ari Roland and Kenny Washington). Joy's interpretations balance the breezy-fresh feel of a relative newcomer with a reverence for a tradition she is now undoubtedly part of. "But Beautiful," "Let's Dream in the Moonlight" and "Jim" pay homage to Billie Holiday's original versions, and she acknowledges the great Nat King Cole with versions of "It Only Happens Once" and "The Trouble with Me is You." "Stardust" is another nod to Cole, showcasing a talent for storytelling well beyond her years. Other selections range from the happy-go-lucky simplicity of "Everything Happens To Me" to the longing of "Lover Man."