Music fans are mourning the death of legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan, who passed away at the age of 96. She had been an instrumental figure in the jazz scene, inspiring generations of vocalists.

Music fans are mourning the death of legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan, who passed away at the age of 96. She had been an instrumental figure in the jazz scene, inspiring generations of vocalists.

Jordan, who died Aug. 11, was a teen when she first heard a Charlie Parker recording. Later she became part of the jazz scene in Detroit and New York City. Originally broadcast in 1981 and 1988. This ...

Soulful jazz singer Samara Joy will perform at the Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois, during a stop on her national tour. Joy, who will appear at the Ravinia on Aug. 25, is a refreshing throwback ...

Laufey is being honored at Variety’s 2024 Hitmakers event as the Crossover Artist of the Year. Much of the jazz world seems pleased enough to claim her, as there was no resistance when her sophomore ...

Sheila Jordan, a prolific jazz singer who helped pioneer a bebop and scat singing style, has died. She was 96. Jordan’s death was announced by her daughter, Tracey, in an Instagram post on Monday, Aug ...

This Jazz Appreciation Month, a Philadelphia jazz artist is putting a fresh spin on an old genre — using her lyrics to speak directly to today's women. Singer, composer and arranger Lora Sherrodd is ...

Jazz singer Vanisha Gould performs a pair of shows on Sunday (Jan. 12) at Houston's Eldorado Ballroom at as a part of DaCamera's Rising Jazz Stars series. Gould’s song “Demure” was included on NPR’s ...

Jazz singer Erin Keller took the stage during a series of pandemic-era outdoor concerts she organized with Roger Guibor-MacBride in 2021. Keller died July 3. The multi-genre vocalist and musician was ...

Cleo Laine, the jazz singer and actress known for her distinct, husky voice has passed aged 97. Her death was announced Friday by her charity, The Stables. “She will be greatly missed but her unique ...

This is FRESH AIR. We're going to remember jazz singer Sheila Jordan, who had a devoted following among jazz fans, though she was less well-known to wider audiences. She died Monday at the age of 96 ...