Sheila Jordan, the legendary singer who was a pioneer in the style of jazz singing in Pebop and silenced with straight Bass as the only accompanying, died at the age of 96.
Her daughter, Trissy Jordan, announced the tragic news about her mother’s death on Monday, August 11.
While moving to Instagram, the daughter formulated a heart attack to her beloved mother, who died safely in New York City.
She wrote: “Her friend, Joan Bilder, was playing with a YouTube melody called Bill Labini, by her late husband, Marcus Bilder, … My mother was asleep to listen to the music that she loved and helped define her.”
“Thank you for your support and generosity, the money collected on its GoFundme will be used to pay for medical debts and secure a conspiracy for it in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the Jazz corner …” Tercy added before the signature. “A memorial service will be planned in the future in St. Peter’s Church in New York City.”
Jordan, one of the great voices that are not appreciated in jazz, did not stop performance. Her last appearance on Valentine’s Day at The Green Mill in Chicago, on the same day she released her latest studio album, Image now.
Although it does not become a familiar name, Jordan may be proud of its contribution to the jazz community, including paving the way for the likes of Noura Jones and Diana Kral.
Jordan will always be remembered as one of the first and largest jazz siches.