Samara Joy live in Groton

Experience Samara Joy live on October 2nd

Samara Joy will perform at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, Massachusetts on October 2, 2026. Joy is a vocalist specializing in jazz, drawing heavily from the tradition of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan. Her style is characterized by a warm tone, improvisational skill, and a focus on the Great American Songbook. She gained prominence after winning the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album for *Linger Awhile*, and has been recognized for bringing jazz to a wider audience.

Groton Hill Music Center is a residential summer music program and year-round performance venue located on a 68-acre campus in Groton, Massachusetts. Founded in 1997 by composer and conductor Roger Voisin and his wife, Karen Voisin, it initially focused on brass instruction but has expanded to encompass all orchestral instruments, voice, and composition. The center’s concert hall, known for its excellent acoustics, hosts a variety of classical and jazz performances throughout the year. It aims to provide intensive training for young musicians alongside public concerts featuring established artists. The facility includes practice rooms, dormitories, dining halls and outdoor performance spaces.