Sheila Jordan, one of the great underappreciated voices in jazz, dies at age 96

By Neda Ulaby

Published August 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM EDT

She recorded a magical debut album on Blue Note and was later named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts.

Neda Ulaby

Neda Ulaby reports on arts, entertainment, and cultural trends for NPR's Arts Desk.

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