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The Art of the Story

Legendary singer Sheila Jordan shares stories about her early days sing 'Bird' tunes

By Doug Doyle
Published August 27, 2024 at 1:35 PM EDT
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On this edition of The Art of The Story, singer Sheila Jordan chats with JNIA host and bassist Christian McBride about her early days in jazz.

Jazz singer Sheila Jordan, then 84, performs at the 21st annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in New York City's Tompkins Square Park on Aug. 25, 2013.
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Jazz singer Sheila Jordan, then 84, performs at the 21st annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in New York City's Tompkins Square Park on Aug. 25, 2013.

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Doug Doyle
Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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