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Graduate Of College In Region Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards Graduate Of College In Region Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards
Graduate Of College In Region Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards A graduate of a college in Westchester has been nominated for two major Grammy Awards.  Samara Joy, who graduated from Purchase College in 2021, has been nominated for both Best New Artist and Best New Jazz Vocal Album for her second album, Linger Awhile, according to an announcement by the college from Wednesday, Nov. 16.  Joy is known for introducing a younger generation to jazz standards through her albums and on Tik Tok, where she has over 196k followers, according to Purchase College officials.  Additionally, in February 2022, Joy appeared on the TODAY show perform…
Jazz Club/Performance Space To Open In Hudson Valley Jazz Club/Performance Space To Open In Hudson Valley
Jazz Club/Performance Space To Open In Hudson Valley A new jazz club is set to open in Northern Westchester in the spring.  Jazz on Main Inc. announced on Tuesday, Nov. 9, that construction is underway for the business, which will open in downtown Mount Kisco. The performance space will have 60 seats, and host musical performances, stand-up comedians, poetry readings, magic shows, and more, representatives said.  Mediterranean cuisine will also be offered at the location. The business will be located a short walk from the Metro-North train station, representatives said. The proprietor at Jazz on Main, Shaul Dover, is also th…