Samara Joy live in New Brunswick

Experience Samara Joy live on October 4th

Samara Joy is a contemporary jazz vocalist gaining recognition for her interpretations of classic jazz standards and original compositions. Her style blends a velvety tone with improvisational skill, drawing influence from artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday. She frequently performs with ensembles featuring piano, bass, drums, and guitar, emphasizing vocal clarity and nuanced phrasing within a traditional jazz framework. Joy won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album for *Linger Awhile*.

The State Theatre New Jersey, located in New Brunswick, originally opened as the Orpheum Theatre in 1921. It was designed by Thomas W. Lamb, a prominent theatre architect of the era, and initially served as a venue for vaudeville acts. Renamed the State Theatre in 1928, it underwent significant restoration in the 1980s which preserved its ornate architectural details including its elaborate plasterwork and atmospheric lighting. The theatre is listed on both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.

Today, the State Theatre-NJ hosts a diverse range of performances including Broadway shows, concerts, comedy acts, and dance performances.