Samara Joy and her Septet

Grammy Award-winning jazz star Samara Joy and her Septet come to The Smith on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30PM! Samara Joy is known by audiences and critics alike as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in early 2026, Joy earned her third Grammy, winning Best Jazz Vocal Album for her project Portrait. This marks another significant milestone in her career, extending her run of recognition for her modern jazz interpretations.