The Jazz Session #500: Sheila Jordan (Encore)

Sheila Jordan passed away today (August 11, 2025) at the age of 96. This is an interview I did with Sheila for episode . She will be missed. /// The Jazz Session celebrates its 500th episode with NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan . In this interview, Jordan talks about how a nickel changed her life; her early years on 52nd Street with Charlie Parker; her work with Steve Swallow and the poetry of Robert Creeley; her approach to ballads and teaching; and more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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The Jazz Session #500: Sheila Jordan (Encore) is an episode from The Jazz Session by Jason Crane.

This episode is 44:48 long.

This episode was published on Aug 12, 2025.

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