Marlena Shaw

American female singer (1942–2024)

Born: 22 September 1942
New Rochelle
Died: 19 January 2024
Las Vegas
Country: United States
Active: 1967–2024
Record labels: Blue Note, Columbia Records, Concord Records, Cadet Records
Discography: 17 albums

Biography

Marlena Shaw was a jazz musician who played voice. Marlena Shaw was born on 22 September 1942 in New Rochelle and died on 19 January 2024 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under soul. Record labels: Blue Note, Columbia Records, Concord Records and Cadet Records. The discography here lists 17 albums, from “Out of Different Bags” (1968) to “Lookin' for Love” (2003).

Marlina Burgess (September 22, 1939 – January 19, 2024), professionally known by her stage name Marlena Shaw, was an American 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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Out of Different Bags 1968

The Spice of Life 1969

Marlena 1972

From the Depths of My Soul 1973

Live at Montreux 1974 · Live

Who Is This Bitch, Anyway? 1975

Just a Matter of Time 1976

Sweet Beginnings 1977

Acting Up 1978

Take a Bite 1979

Let Me in Your Life 1982

It Is Love 1987 · Live

Love Is in Flight 1988

Dangerous 1996

Elemental Soul 1997

Live in Tokyo 2003 · Live

Lookin' for Love 2003

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Marlena Shaw play?

Marlena Shaw is known for playing voice.

When and where was Marlena Shaw born?

Marlena Shaw was born 22 September 1942 in New Rochelle.

What are Marlena Shaw's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Out of Different Bags (1968), The Spice of Life (1969), Marlena (1972), From the Depths of My Soul (1973) and Live at Montreux (1974).

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