Sheila Jordan

American jazz singer (1928–2025)

Born: 18 November 1928
Detroit
Died: 11 August 2025
New York City
Country: United States
Record labels: Blue Note, ECM Records
Discography: 25 albums

Biography

Sheila Jordan was a jazz musician who played voice. Sheila Jordan was born on 18 November 1928 in Detroit and died on 11 August 2025 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and free jazz. Record labels: Blue Note and ECM Records. The discography here lists 25 albums, from “Portrait of Sheila” (1962) to “Portrait Now” (2025). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

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".

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