Jazz

‘SOAR’ is the brainchild of vocalist, April May Webb and trumpeter, Randall Haywood, who are partners in both music and life and have come together to create a distinct sound with aspects of contemporary jazz, soul, R&B, and gospel influences in their work.

The musicians will arrive in the country tomorrow. They will be visiting schools, including Tupou College, Tupou Tertiary Institute and Queen Salote College, next week.

The US Embassy organized a “Friendship Tour” in collaboration with American Music Abroad.

The 23-year-old has a sound that's both timeless and fresh, blending old-school jazz crooning with the R&B vocalists she grew up on.

She's not a household name yet, but those who know, know.

And last month, the Grammys gave her the ultimate seal of approval - awarding her best jazz vocal album and, more significantly, best new artist.

Recent winners of the latter prize include household names like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo. To win, Joy had to beat chart regulars like Latto, Måneskin and Wet Leg.