1942 - 2024
Marlena Shaw American Jazz Musician
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Passed away on 19th January, 2024 aged 81.
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American Jazz Musician Marlena Shaw was born Marlina Burgess on 22nd September, 1942 in New Rochelle, New York, USA and passed away on 19th Jan 2024 USA aged 81. She is most remembered for her much-sampled hit California Soul. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Marlena Shaw is a member of the following lists: American women singers, 1942 births and American rhythm and blues singers.
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First Name |
Marlena
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Last Name |
Shaw
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Full Name at Birth |
Marlina Burgess
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Alternative Name |
Marlena Shaw, Marlina Burgess
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Birthday |
22nd September, 1942
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Birthplace |
New Rochelle, New York, USA
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Died |
19th January, 2024
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Place of Death |
USA
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Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Singer
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Occupation |
Jazz Musician
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Claim to Fame |
her much-sampled hit California Soul
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Blues, Soul, Disco
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Music Genre |
Vocal
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Origin |
New Rochelle, New York
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Year(s) Active |
1967 - present, 1967–present, 1967–2024
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Music Style |
Jazz, Jazz-Pop, Jazz Blues, Soul Jazz, Northern Soul, R&B, Vocal Pop, Mainstream Jazz
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Music Mood |
Playful, Energetic, Party/Celebratory, Stylish, Passionate
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano
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Record Label |
Cadet Records, Blue Note, Verve, Cadet
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Marlena Shaw (born Marlina Burgess, September 22, 1942 – January 19, 2024) was an American jazz, blues, and soul singer. Shaw began her singing career in the 1960s and continued to perform until her death. Her music has often been sampled in hip hop music, and used in television commercials. Shaw died on January 19, 2024, at the age of 81.