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Samara Joy
11
critic concert reviews
jazz
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Live Rating
"How good are they LIVE?" on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
77
%
Based on
11
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating
"How good are they LIVE?"
in the last 12 months
on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
78
%
Based on
5
critic concert
reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are
"Real Live Certified"
if their live shows have
broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 11 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Samara Joy is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall.
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On tour
de Bijloke, Gent, Belgium (July 2); Théâtre de la Mer, Sète, France (July 15)
Artist Info
Genre
jazz
Origin
The Bronx, New York, New York, United States (11 November 1999)
Bio
Samara Joy McLendon is an American jazz singer.
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Critic Concert Reviews
The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)
October 7, 2025
%
Fast-Ascending Jazz Vocalist Joy and her Fine, Smartly Arranged Septet Proved Their Musical Might for a Packed Granada Theatre
Full Review
Jazzwise (UK)
July 22, 2025
%
The multi-Grammy Award winner took risks with adventurous repertoire and horn-laden orchestral arrangements at a packed Royal Albert Hall
Full Review
The Upcoming (UK)
July 20, 2025
100
%
Samara Joy Live In Concert
Full Review
The Aquarian Weekly (USA)
July 8, 2024
%
Samara Joy Captivated All at the Town Hall on June 21
Full Review
Jazzwise (UK)
November 21, 2023
%
The US singer Samara Joy and her brilliant backing trio earn a standing ovation at a memorable concert at London's Barbican Centre
Full Review
Chicago Tribune (USA)
October 29, 2023
%
Samara Joy opens Symphony Center Jazz’s 30th season: The jazz kids are alright
Full Review
Jazzwise (UK)
July 12, 2023
%
The lovely Funchal Jazz Festival was again a stage for US jazz but also a fantastic band from Portugal
Full Review
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