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It is with great sadness that the national endowment for the arts acknowledges the passing of vocalist and educator sheila jordan, recipient of a 2012 nea jazz masters fellowship. But for those of us who know her intimately, one name holds a special place — vocalist, nea jazz … · nich productions she was revered in the jazz world as a chance taker who communicated an effervescent joy in the pure act of singing. The renowned jazz vocalist and nea jazz master has been receiving hospice care at home for the past few weeks. Her longtime bassist harvie s told npr that jordan died monday at her apartment … · when we speak of living a life of jazz, many names may rise to the surface. · sheila jordan, one of the great underappreciated voices in jazz, has died at the age of 96. Jordan, sheila (1928- ) nytimes. com she was revered in the jazz world as a chance taker who communicated an effervescent joy in the pure act of singing. · sheila jordan, a pioneering jazz musician who earned critical acclaim, has died at 96. – ) was an american jazz singer and songwriter. The 96-year-old nea jazz master was relocated from the actors fund nursing home in englewood, new jersey to her home in new york city. · what happened to sheila jordan? Recent posts the new york times󱢏 1m󰞋󱟠 󰟝 sheila jordan, who was revered in the jazz world as a daredevil improviser with a lyrical voice, died on monday at 96. She recorded as a session musician with an array of critically … She was born on november … Analyzed news - new archive … · recent posts the new york times󱢏 12m󰞋󱟠 sheila jordan, who was revered in the jazz world as a daredevil improviser with a lyrical voice, died on monday at 96. · 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. Nytimes. com sheila … Sheila jordan, who was revered in the jazz world as a daredevil improviser with a lyrical voice, died on monday at 96. Sheila jeannette jordan (née dawson; The great sheila jordan is now in hospice care.