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Sheila Jordan Turns 80

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Sheila Jordan is among the last great living jazz singers. She joins us in light of her 80th birthday and the release of a new album.

Comments [20]

robert from new york

God bless Ms Jordan, she is a peral a diamond
I love her modesty and this beatiful vocal with bass rythm section, G delighteful
125 years to You Lady!!!
I can't wait for my Xmas bonus to get your music, thank you for being
for us all and npr for this glorious intro:)
Rob. H.

Nov. 22 2008 03:15 AM
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Brenda Bayne from Gainesville, Fl

I love you Sheila! ...and will see you soon!!!
xxxooo,
brenda

Nov. 21 2008 12:24 PM
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Margaret Fell from Queens

Dear Sheila-- Happy, happy birthday. You and I worked together at Doyle Dane Bernbach, back in the late 60's! I remember seeing your name in the Playboy Jazz Best list. How wonderful that you are still expressing your spirit and delighting listeners! Many, many, many happy returns of the day!

Nov. 20 2008 09:17 AM
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Cathi Walkup from Oakland, CA

Happy Birthday Sheila!

How I wish I could have been at Dizzy's last night, but it's a bit of a commute from the left coast.

Your music and your spirit are inspiring and uplifting, I have learned so much just from listening to you. Celebrate!

Cathi Walkup

Nov. 19 2008 03:58 PM
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Sally Placksin from New York, New York

Dearest Sheila,

All the posts have pretty much said it! -- So I'll just add that you are totally BEYOND CATEGORY in every way! Thank you for the tremendous gift of your music, your wisdom, your spirit, and your friendship. Enjoy all the love and good wishes coming your way today from all over the world. Happy Birthday! Many more!

Much love,
Sally

Nov. 19 2008 03:08 PM
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Jezra Kaye and Jerome Harris from Brooklyn

Sheila, you are our sunshine!
Happy Birthday, and many, many happy returns.
Love,
Jezra and Jerome

Nov. 19 2008 02:32 PM
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Kendra Shank from New York

What an inspiration you are, Sheila, both with your music and how you live your life! Last night at Dizzy's was wonderful -- you had us in tears -- such beautiful singing and arrangements. Congratulations on your dream come true.

wishing you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, with much love,
Kendra

Nov. 19 2008 02:24 PM
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Melissa Shetler from Brooklyn

Happy Birthday Sheila! You are an inspiring teacher, thanks for being be-bop!

Nov. 19 2008 02:20 PM
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Frank Grimaldi from East Village

Happy Birthday Sheila!! I was in your Jazz Vocal workshop in 1977 and 78 at City College. I still use a lot of the things I learned in that class to this day. In fact your class was the first place I sang in public - I sang the "Look of Love" and "Mack the Knife." (Cheese -LOL) Thank you, thank you, thank you - I am eternally grateful for having taken your class. Once again, Happy Birthday and congratulations on your new live CD.
Much Love,
Frank Grimaldi

Nov. 19 2008 02:07 PM
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Ondine Darcyl from Las Vegas, NV

My dear Sheila, Happy birthday! I will see you tomorrow. Can't wait. You are loved and I love you too :).
Ondine

Nov. 19 2008 01:53 PM
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Patricia Barber from Chicago

Sheila,
you are my inspiration and my mentor. I love your singing and love hanging out with you. Happy Birthday!
Love
Patricia Barber

Nov. 19 2008 01:37 PM
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Barbara Martin from Staunton, VA

Happy Birthday, Sheila!
You're my heroine. I hope to be singing as wonderfully as you at 80. I've been using all the tips you gave me at the residency in Amherst and doing a couple beebop songs, tons of fun and my jazz friends are impressed.
Barbara

Nov. 19 2008 10:44 AM
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rene marie from denver colorado

Dear Sheila;

Though we've never met, your music has had a profound impact on my own singing. This birthday greeting is accompanied by the hope that we will meet soon, perhaps the next time I am in New York.

Warmly,
Rene Marie

Nov. 19 2008 10:29 AM
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Lisa Thorson from Boston MA

Dearest Sheila,
What a gift you are to the world! Your spirit, heart, artistry and commitment to passing the music on.
You are a part of everything I teach and sing. Thanks for the wisdom!
Gene and I Wish you the best of health, happiness, love and peace
every day of every year.
Love Lisa

Nov. 19 2008 09:53 AM
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jane Ira Bloom from NYC

Happy Birthday Sheila!
You're the best!

More music and long life

Love from,

Jane Ira Bloom
& Joe Grifasi

Nov. 19 2008 09:52 AM
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Giacomo Gates from Connecticut

I attended the second set at Dizzy's, on tuesday night. Ms. Jordan was effervesent and uplifting, as usual... a pleasure to hear her and the wonderful ensemble she put together. A good time was had by all, on both sides of the microphone.
Happy Birthday!
Giacomo Gates
www.giacomogates.com

Nov. 19 2008 09:51 AM
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Sybil and Bob Lefferts from E.Setauket, NY 11733

Dear Sheila: We are wishing you the best 80th birthday ever! Much love to my inspiration.

Nov. 19 2008 09:42 AM
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Kaoru Azuma (Kawahigashi) from Osaka, Japan

Dear Sheila,

Happy Birthday!!!
It's long time no seeing you.
I miss you a lot!!
I just graduated City College of New York in May and went back to Japan.
I didn't have an enough time to say bye to you at that time, but I'll visit NYC on Feb.2009. I'll try to reach you!

Anyway, have a wonderful another year!!

Love,
Kaoru Azuma from Jazz Vocal Workshop, City College of New York

Nov. 19 2008 09:12 AM
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Sophia Boeck - Bastian from New York Cityyyyy

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
SHEILAAAAAA
OXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Sophia from City College Jazz Vocal Workshop

Nov. 19 2008 08:31 AM
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Gary Brocks from Forest Hills

Happy Birthday Sheila! What a wonderful evening last night at Dizzy's. Thank you again for the artistry, love, and joy you share through your singing. Starting with hearing you sing "What Are You Doing For The Rest Of Your Life" at St. James Infirmary in the 1970's (I can still hear that in my head), your singing has been a source of delight and inspiration (hearing you makes me want to sing). How lucky am I for your friendship and to have you as a teacher.
Much love on this wonderful occasion.
Gary

Nov. 19 2008 03:50 AM
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