· sheila jordan, one of the great underappreciated voices in jazz, has died at the age of 96. · sheila jordan, fearless vocal improviser, is dead at 96 she was revered in the jazz world as a chance taker who … Sheila jeannette jordan (née dawson; · sheila jordan, a pioneering jazz musician who earned critical acclaim, has died at 96. It is with great sadness that the national endowment for the arts acknowledges the passing of vocalist and educator sheila … · when we speak of living a life of jazz, many names may rise to the surface. Charlie parker often introduced jordan as the lady with the million-dollar ears. But for those of us who know her … · sheila jordan, a vocalist who was celebrated for her scatting and lyric-improvising abilities, died aug. – ) was an american jazz singer and songwriter. Sheila jordan is an american jazz singer and songwriter who pioneered a bebop and scat jazz singing style with an upright bass as the only accompaniment.