Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy has released a new single, “Three Little Words,” recorded during the sessions for her latest album, Portrait.
Written by Harry Ruby and Bert Kalmar in 1930 and newly arranged by alto saxophonist David Mason, “Three Little Words” is the first jazz standard Joy ever learned.
” ‘Three Little Words’ is one of the first standards I ever learned,” says Joy. “I first heard Sarah Vaughan’s recording from the album After Hours at the London House. Although it’s been performed by many musicians, I’m excited to add my interpretation to the list of incredible recordings of this song.”
Co-produced by Joy and Brian Lynch, the song features Jason Charos (trumpet, flugelhorn), David Mason (alto saxophone, flute), Kendric McCallister (tenor saxophone), Donavan Austin (trombone), Connor Rohrer (piano), Felix Moseholm (bass) and Evan Sherman (drums).
Joy continues her global tour this fall with tour stops in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Take a listen to “Three Little Words” below.