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Sheila Jordan (née Sheila Jeanette Dawson)
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Memorial Page for Sheila Jordan (née Sheila Jeanette Dawson)

Nov 18, 1928 – Aug 11, 2025(96 years)Died in:New York City, New York

American jazz singer

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August 11th, 2026

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Biography

Occupation(5)

jazz singersinger-songwriterrecording artistmusic educatorsinger

Awards(1)

NEA Jazz Masters

Spouse(1)

Duke Jordan

Sheila Jordan (* November 18, 1928 in Detroit; † August 11, 2025 in New York City) was an american jazz singer. She was 96 years old. She was married to Duke Jordan. She had 1 child. She was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters.

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Born in Detroit, Wayne County

1928

Married Duke Jordan

1952

until 1962

Died in New York City, New York

2025

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  • Duke Jordan

Sheila Jordan (née Sheila Jeanette Dawson). Forever remembered.