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• [1] Gary Brocks from Forest Hills November 19, 2008 - 03:50AM

  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

  
  
• [2] Sophia Boeck - Bastian from New York Cityyyyy November 19, 2008 - 08:31AM

  HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

  SHEILAAAAAA

  OXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

  Sophia from City College Jazz Vocal Workshop

  
  
• [3] Kaoru Azuma (Kawahigashi) from Osaka, Japan November 19, 2008 - 09:12AM

  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

  
  
• [4] Sybil and Bob Lefferts from E.Setauket, NY 11733 November 19, 2008 - 09:42AM

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

  
  
• [5] Giacomo Gates from Connecticut November 19, 2008 - 09:51AM

  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

  
  
• [6] jane Ira Bloom from NYC November 19, 2008 - 09:52AM

  Happy Birthday Sheila!

  You're the best!

  More music and long life

  Love from,

  Jane Ira Bloom

  & Joe Grifasi

  
  
• [7] Lisa Thorson from Boston MA November 19, 2008 - 09:53AM

  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

  
  
• [8] rene marie from denver colorado November 19, 2008 - 10:29AM

  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

  
  
• [9] Barbara Martin from Staunton, VA November 19, 2008 - 10:44AM

  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

  
  
• [10] Patricia Barber from Chicago November 19, 2008 - 01:37PM

  Sheila,

  you are my inspiration and my mentor. I love your singing and love hanging out with you. Happy Birthday!

  Love

  Patricia Barber

  
  
• [11] Ondine Darcyl from Las Vegas, NV November 19, 2008 - 01:53PM

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

  Ondine

  
  
• [12] Frank Grimaldi from East Village November 19, 2008 - 02:07PM

  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

  
  
• [13] Melissa Shetler from Brooklyn November 19, 2008 - 02:20PM

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

  
  
• [14] Kendra Shank from New York November 19, 2008 - 02:24PM

  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

  
  
• [15] Jezra Kaye and Jerome Harris from Brooklyn November 19, 2008 - 02:32PM

  Sheila, you are our sunshine!

  Happy Birthday, and many, many happy returns.

  Love,

  Jezra and Jerome

  
  
• [16] Sally Placksin from New York, New York November 19, 2008 - 03:08PM

  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

  
  
• [17] Cathi Walkup from Oakland, CA November 19, 2008 - 03:58PM

  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

  
  
• [18] Margaret Fell from Queens November 20, 2008 - 09:17AM

  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!

  
  
• [19] Brenda Bayne from Gainesville, Fl November 21, 2008 - 12:24PM

  I love you Sheila! ...and will see you soon!!!

  xxxooo,

  brenda

  
  
• [20] robert from new york November 22, 2008 - 03:15AM

  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.