NAOMI JOY
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Naomi Joy Nelson, known professionally as Naomi Joy, is a national vocal recording artist, saxophonist, and Grammy-nominated music educator based in Orlando, Florida. She has shared stages with and opened for industry greats including Kirk Whalum, Najee, Kim Waters, Kayla Waters, Mark Bunney, Ken Ford, Peabo Bryson, Keith Sweat, and Le’Andria Johnson.
Her smooth and colorful sound blends contemporary jazz, R&B, and inspirational soul, making her a standout performer at major events including the Orlando Jazz Festival, Apopka International Jazz Festival, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ Jazz in the Park, and the Orlando International Airport Live Music Series. She has also been featured on national television, including ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” radio and AfroTV.
Naomi Joy is a proud alumna of Florida A&M University and made history as the first female Band Director at the historic Jones High School (est. 1895). She is the founder of Naomi Joy Music, LLC, author of My Joy Journey, and recording artist of the album Love & Light.
Artist Gear:
BARI Woodwinds Reeds • Alto & Tenor Saxophone Bari Raptor, Bari Hybrid, and Bari WTII; Tenor Saxophone Cannonball Vintage Reborn Tenor Aged-Brass Patina (Brute Series) Soprano Saxophone Vintage Reborn Silver Plate Series;
Artist Quote:
“BARI reeds give me consistency, versatility, and a very natural and comfortable response. I play all of the BARI Woodwind reeds and love to use all of them for different settings, tonal color, and responsiveness. On both stage and in studio sessions, BARI Woodwind reeds and mouthpieces consistently deliver the tonal color, responsiveness, and projection that I have found to be the most accurate and signature voicing for my performances. My favorite mouthpieces are the BARI Raptor and the Hybrid Gold ” — Naomi Joy