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Sheila Jordan

American jazz singer

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born: 1928
died: 2025
age at death: 96
known for: jazz singer, singer-songwriter, recording artist

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Sheila Jeannette Jordan was an American jazz singer and songwriter. She recorded as a session musician with an array of critically acclaimed artists in addition to recording her own albums. Jordan pioneered a bebop and scat jazz singing style, with an upright bass as the only accompaniment. Jordan's music has earned praise from many critics, particularly for her ability to improvise lyrics; Scott Yanow described her as "one of the most consistently creative of all jazz singers".

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