Aficionados, and her fellow musicians, considered her one of the best living vocalists. But she chose not to seek a bigger spotlight. By Clay Risen Nancy King was just 14 years old when she decided ...

Legendary Detroit-born jazz singer Sheila Jordan died at the age of 96 in her New York City home. Known for her mastery of scat singing, Jordan was named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master ...

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 ...

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. KUOW ...

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 ...