Music fans are mourning the death of legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan, who passed away at the age of 96. She had been an instrumental figure in the jazz scene, inspiring generations of vocalists.

This object was part of a donation of materials related to singer Frank Sinatra and his associates collected by David J. and Eileen Miller Girson. Few individuals have left a more profound impact on ...

With a low and smoky voice, she conjured the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both her own songs and in covers. Cassandra Wilson in 2014. In concert, she moved from Joni Mitchell to Muddy ...

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 ...

As long as I can remember, there have been bristling arguments among musicians, critics and aficionados about the qualities that define jazz singers. Was Bing Crosby among the elect? Yes, by my ...

Columbus' Famous Jazz Orchestra, led by Vaughn Wiester, will perform its final show at the Clintonville Woman's Club on Monday. The orchestra will take a short break while they search for a new venue ...

This was another year of riches in jazz and creative music, with barriers between the tradition and the avant-garde melting away. A thriving global scene of brilliant musicians playing “mainstream” ...

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