# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Samara Joy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, 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 Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. 

Joy released her self-titled debut on the Whirlwind label in 2021, followed a year later by Linger Awhile, her breakout Verve debut, of which Down Beat said, “With this beautiful recording, a silky-voiced star is born.” The album earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album in addition to a headline-making win for Best New Artist. A deluxe edition of the album was released, as well as the EP A Joyful Holiday, which took home Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance in 2025. Her new Verve album, Portrait, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, showcases the intimate, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band, already earning her an NAACP Image Award this year for Best Jazz Album. Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-patrick-shores/samara-joy/200028676892941
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, art, live-music, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: South Patrick Shores
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: King Center for the Performing Arts
- **lat**: 28.170291080744
- **long**: -80.669180066685
- **full address**: King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N Wickham Rd,Melbourne, Florida, South Patrick Shores, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Samara Joy being held?
  - **A:** Samara Joy takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N Wickham Rd,Melbourne, Florida, South Patrick Shores, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Samara Joy?
  - **A:** Samara Joy is organized by King Center for the Performing Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at King Center for the Performing Arts's events?
  - **A:** King Center for the Performing Arts has 120+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. King Center for the Performing Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Samara Joy is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Patrick Shores, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Samara Joy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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