Solitude – 2022

Samara Joy and Pasquale Grasso

Two of the top jazz talents of the 2020s team up for a duet

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In recent times, Samara Joy has become a household name in the jazz world, displaying a very attractive voice, a deep knowledge of jazz and remarkable maturity for one in their twenties.

Although not quite as famous, Pasquale Grasso is her equivalent on guitar, mastering the swing and bop vocabulary while playing in his own voice.

For this version of “Solitude,” the singer and the guitarist form a duo that shows admirable self-restraint, a use of space for dramatic effect, and the ability to make every sound count.

-Scott Yanow

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