Linger Awhile Longer [Japan Special Edition]

by Samara Joy

Overview

Samara Joy's Grammy-winning sophomore album, 2022's Linger Awhile, gets another look with 2023's Linger Awhile Longer. The winner of the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition, Joy garnered widespread acclaim with Linger Awhile, taking home the Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best New Artist. A companion to that original album, Linger Awhile Longer spotlights all of the bonus material included with the deluxe version of Linger Awhile, playing as a somewhat more intimate and stripped-down version. Here, we get several ebullient duets with pianist Gerald Clayton, including renditions of "Can't Get out of This Mood," "Sweet Pumpkin," and "Guess Who I Saw Today." There's also a trio take on "Guess Who I Saw Today" that is as good as the one included on the original album. In addition, Joy pairs with pianist Ben Paterson for a lyrical reading of "I'm Afraid (Of Loving You Too Much)" that, as with all of Linger Awhile Longer, showcases all the technical vocal virtuosity and golden age jazz romanticism that has made Joy such a compelling performer. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	11/10/2023
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988031595305
Rank:	51336

Tracks

1. Can't Get Out of This Mood [Duo Version]
2. Guess Who I Saw Today [New Trio Version]
3. Sweet Pumpkin [Duo Version]
4. I Miss You So
5. I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key)
6. Sometimes Today Seems Like Yesterday
7. I'm Afraid (Of Loving You Too Much)
8. Guess Who I Saw Today [Duo Version]
9. Tight

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Samara Joy   Primary Artist,Vocals
Shedrick Mitchell   Piano
Luther Allison   Piano
Gerald Clayton   Piano,Featured Artist
David Wong   Double Bass
Mike Migliore   Bass
Ben Paterson   Piano,Featured Artist
Eric Wheeler   Bass
Evan Sherman   Drums
Charles Haynes   Drums
Pasquale Grasso   Guitar
Kendric McCallister   Sax (Tenor)
Donavan Austin   Trombone
Terell Stafford   Trumpet
Kenny Washington   Drums

Technical Credits

Duke Ellington   Composer
Barry Harris   Composer
Don George   Composer
Ronnell Bright   Composer
Matt Pierson   Producer,Management
Mark Wilder   Mastering
Ken Druker   A&R
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
Jimmy Henderson   Composer
Murray Grand   Composer
Jamie Breiwick   Design,Creative Director
Eric Neuser   Producer,Coordination
Chris Allen   Engineer
Meredith Truax   Photography
Jimmy Eaton   Composer
Elissa Boyd   Composer
Joe Nino-Hernes   Cut
Steven Sacco   Assistant Engineer
Andrew Kochinka   Assistant Engineer
Donavan Austin   Arranger
Tanner Wallace   Assistant Engineer
Max Feigan   Assistant Engineer
Frank Loesser   Composer
Terry Shand   Composer
Sydney Robin   Composer
Betty Carter   Composer