· sheila jordan, one of the great underappreciated voices in jazz, has died at the age of 96. 11 at her home in new york city. · sheila jordan, a vocalist who was celebrated for her scatting and lyric-improvising abilities, died aug. Explore her enduring artistry. · legendary jazz vocalist sheila jordan showcases her timeless voice on dot time records portrait now. A portrait of sheila jordan, i had the rare privilege of walking beside sheila over many years — listening, learning and bearing witness to the … · tracey jordan, who is organizing the fundraiser to get $120,000, stated that sheila is no longer admitted to the actors fund nursing home, where she was getting round-the-clock … Sheila jeannette jordan (née dawson; · 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 recorded as a session musician with an array of critically acclaimed … Jordan had for several weeks … No cause of death was revealed but she died just days after a plea was issued for … · sheila jordan, a pioneering jazz musician who earned critical acclaim, has died at 96. · jazz icon sheila jordan dies at 96, leaving behind a legacy of fearless improvisation and emotional honesty. · as the author of jazz child: Her longtime bassist harvie s told npr that jordan died monday at her apartment in new … – ) was an american jazz singer and songwriter. · jazz legend sheila jordan died on august 11 at the age of 96 her daughter tracey confirmed.