“How Can I” and “Don’t Ask” are poignant reflections on violence being visited upon the Black community by law enforcement and the psychological trauma of those left to mourn and ponder if they’ll be next. On The Pride Album, his recent self-released recording, the vocalist, pianist and composer dives into the current moment with songs such as “New Jim Crow,” a track exploring the issue of “driving while Black” and the life-and-death implications for people of color.
In the tradition of Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone and Oscar Brown Jr., Aaron Myers delivers powerful socio-political commentary through his music. The nocturnal theme carries over into upbeat versions of “Let’s Dream in the Moonlight” and “Moonglow,” and Joy’s debut shines with the promise of things to come. Joy kicks off the album with a dreamy read of “Stardust,” deftly introduced by Grasso, with whom she engages in a sublime duet for the first minute and a half before the rhythm section joins in. On tunes both familiar and obscure, the Bronx-born Joy nods to touchstones such as Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole and especially Sarah Vaughan, whose timbre and phrasing figure prominently in her delivery. The 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner receives excellent support from rising guitar-star Pasquale Grasso and his trio mates, bassist Ari Roland and drummer Kenny Washington, the guitarist’s solos and comps generating heat and warmth in equal measure. But, at the age of 21, Joy displays maturity beyond her years as she pages through the Great American Songbook and invests each tune with fresh vigor. On her self-titled debut recording for the Whirlwind imprint, Samara Joy interprets songs that were golden oldies when her grandparents were courting. 
Want to listen to some of the tracks then click the Source link below. Not only that but they also have a near complete list of all the soundtracks with some still remaining a mystery. Square Enix recently revealed the official cover for the Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack.
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