1928 - 2025
Sheila Jordan American Jazz Musician
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Sheila Jordan was previously married to Duke Jordan (1952 - 1962).
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American Jazz Musician Sheila Jordan was born Sheila Jeanette Dawson on 18th November, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, USA and passed away on 11th Aug 2025 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA aged 96. She is most remembered for recording as a session musician with an array of critically acclaimed artists in addition to recording her own albums, including her debut album Portrait of Sheila. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Sheila Jordan is a member of the following lists: People from Detroit, American jazz singers and 1928 births.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
10 years
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Details
| First Name |
Sheila
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| Middle Name |
Jeanette
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| Last Name |
Jordan
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| Maiden Name |
Dawson
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| Full Name at Birth |
Sheila Jeanette Dawson
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| Birthday |
18th November, 1928
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| Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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| Died |
11th August, 2025
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| Place of Death |
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, singer, songwriter
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| Occupation |
Jazz Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
recording as a session musician with an array of critically acclaimed artists in addition to recording her own albums, including her debut album Portrait of Sheila
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Bebop, Free Jazz
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| Music Genre |
Vocal
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| Music Style |
Jazz, Bop, Torch Songs, Post-Bop, Vocal Jazz
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| Music Mood |
Nocturnal, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Freewheeling, Delicate
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano
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| Record Label |
Blue Note, SteepleChase, HighNote, ECM, Eastwind, Grapevine, Palo Alto, Blackhawk, Muse, Justin Time, East Wind
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| Associated Acts |
Skeeter, Mitch and Jean, Steve Kuhn, George Gruntz, Harvie S, Cameron Brown, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow
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| Official Websites |
http://www.sheilajordanjazz.com/, http://sheilajordanjazz.com
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Sheila Jeannette Jordan (née Dawson; November 18, 1928 – August 11, 2025) 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". Charlie Parker often introduced Jordan as "the lady with the million dollar ears".
