Music fans are mourning the death of legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan, who passed away at the age of 96. She had been an instrumental figure in the jazz scene, inspiring generations of vocalists.

This is FRESH AIR. We're going to remember jazz singer Sheila Jordan, who had a devoted following among jazz fans, though she was less well-known to wider audiences. She died Monday at the age of 96 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Known for her vocal flights of fancy and mastery of scat singing, Detroit-born jazz singer Sheila Jordan’s soft, girlish voice ...