Her longtime bassist harvie s told npr that jordan died monday at her apartment in … Entirely non-derivative, jordan is one of only a tiny handful of jazz singers who fully deserve the appellation and for whom no other term will do. At 96 years of age, jazz legend sheila jordan is set to literally outdo herself. On feb 14, preeminent jazz label dot time records will release a new long player, … One of the last alive to gig with charlie parker, every gig for her now is clearly a ‘bonus’: And what a kick to hear, after about a million years, … An improvised life by andrew gilbert nov. · arts sheila jordan: In many ways sheila jordan, who was named an nea jazz master this year, willed herself to … But for those of us who know her intimately, one name holds a special place — vocalist, nea jazz … Legendary jazz vocalist sheila … · sheila jordan, one of the great underappreciated voices in jazz, has died at the age of 96. · when we speak of living a life of jazz, many names may rise to the surface. She is a native of … · second, she perfectly married the two classic approaches to jazz song – she was simultaneously a profound song interpreter and a fearless creator of spontaneous melody; She delights in it for herself but also for us. – ) was an american jazz singer and songwriter. · then there’s stuff jordan’s composed with autobiographical lyrics, like about how her ex-husband duke didn’t pay her alimony. · jazz singer sheila jordan, then 84, performs at the 21st annual charlie parker jazz festival in new york citys tompkins square park on. · sheila jordan is a one-of-a-kind artist who possesses the power to captivate audiences, inviting all to join her on a magical mystery tour of jazz history. · sheila jordan, a pioneering jazz musician who earned critical acclaim, has died at 96. · entirely non-derivative, jordan is one of only a tiny handful of jazz singers who fully deserve the appellation and for whom no other term will do. · as you may have heard, my mom, nea jazzmaster sheila jordan, is not doing well. · sheila jordan, fearless vocal improviser, is dead at 96 she was revered in the jazz world as a chance taker who communicated an effervescent joy in the pure act of singing. She is no longer at the actors fund nursing home, where she received 100 days of excellent … · at 93, sheila jordan is a wonder. She recorded as a session musician with an array of critically … Sheila jeannette jordan (née dawson; 30, 2012, 7:00 a. m.