Samara Joy of New York City performed at the MoCA Westport Friday evening. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

WESTPORT — Jazz enthusiasts got a treat Friday night at MoCA Westport when Samara Joy and the Pasquale Grasso Trio brought their sound to the grounds for a special concert.

The Pasquale Grasso Trio of New York City warms up for the show. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

Part of the nonprofit’s Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Spotlight, Joy and the Trio performed some classic cool sounds outdoors.

“It’s my first time here, so I’m really excited,” said Joy, who was likewise touched by the gallery collection of fine art at the venue.

Jazz sensation Samara Joy found inspiration in the artwork at MoCA Westport Friday evening. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

“I’m getting inspiration from this beautiful art,” she said before the show.

Visitors to the gallery Friday night before the show. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

A native of the Bronx, N.Y., Joy won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Pasquale Grasso warms up. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

She is currently recording her debut album alongside the New York-based Pasquale Grasso Trio, which includes Grasso on guitar, Paul Sikivie on bass, Philip Stewart on drums.

Samara Joy. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

For more information visit her website at https://samarajoy.com/home.

Drummer Philip Stewart. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Pasquale Grasso, left, and bassist Paul Sikivie. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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