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Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan, Celebrated Improviser, Passes Away at 96

Though not widely known outside jazz circles, Sheila Jordan was admired for her daring vocal improvisation and the joyful expression she brought to her singing.

By Fatima Ahmed • August 12, 2025 3 MIN READ

Sheila Jordan performing in an undated photograph. Though she never gained mainstream fame, her devoted following grew internationally over time.

Chuck Mangione performing live in 1973, celebrated for hits like “Feels So Good” and “Land of Make Believe” that blended pop and jazz.

Renowned Accordionist Guy Klucevsek Passes Away at 78

Guy Klucevsek transformed the accordion’s reputation through his versatile musicianship and by composing and commissioning diverse works across multiple genres.

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Al Foster performing at Birdland jazz club in Manhattan in 2012. Reflecting on his career, he once said, “I’ve been so fortunate to play alongside all the musicians I admired as a teenager.”

Jazz Legend Al Foster, Renowned Drummer, Passes Away at 82

Celebrated for his enduring collaboration with Miles Davis and influential contributions to jazz, drummer Al Foster has died at 82.

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Tarik Shah supports himself through various jobs as he works to reestablish himself as a professional musician.

Jazz Bassist Tarik Shah Seeks to Rebuild Career After Terrorism Conviction

After spending over a decade in prison on terrorism-related charges, jazz bassist Tarik Shah is determined to revive his music career despite physical and social challenges.

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A saxophonist from Osceola County School for the Arts in Kissimmee, Florida, takes center stage with an improvised solo during the festival’s jazz performances.

High School Jazz Festival Celebrates the Enduring Legacy of Duke Ellington

At a vibrant high school jazz festival, young musicians from Florida showcase their skills through complex pieces by jazz legends, keeping Duke Ellington's spirit alive nearly a century after his rise to fame.

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Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan, Celebrated Improviser, Passes Away at 96

Jazz Flugelhorn Legend Chuck Mangione Passes Away at 84

Jack Kleinsinger, Visionary Behind Iconic Jazz Series, Passes Away at 88

Alf Clausen, Composer Behind Iconic ‘The Simpsons’ Music, Passes Away at 84

Renowned Accordionist Guy Klucevsek Passes Away at 78

Jazz Legend Al Foster, Renowned Drummer, Passes Away at 82

Jazz Bassist Tarik Shah Seeks to Rebuild Career After Terrorism Conviction

High School Jazz Festival Celebrates the Enduring Legacy of Duke Ellington

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Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan, Celebrated Improviser, Passes Away at 96

Jazz Flugelhorn Legend Chuck Mangione Passes Away at 84

Jack Kleinsinger, Visionary Behind Iconic Jazz Series, Passes Away at 88

Alf Clausen, Composer Behind Iconic ‘The Simpsons’ Music, Passes Away at 84

Renowned Accordionist Guy Klucevsek Passes Away at 78