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At 96 years of age, jazz legend Sheila Jordan is set to literally outdo herself. On Feb 14, 2025 preeminent jazz label Dot Time Records released a new long player, Portrait Now, a title inspired by Portrait of Sheila, Jordan’s first album for Blue Note Records, released in 1962.
The trio featuring Jordan on vocals, Roni Ben-Hur on guitar and Harvie S on bass, had been performing regularly for a few years. Their undeniable chemistry rendered imminent a new recording project.
“Her ballad performances are simply beyond the emotional and expressive capabilities of most other vocalists.” –The New York Times
MUSICIANS
Sheila Jordan – vocals
Roni Ben-Hur – guitar
Harvie S – bass
TRACK LISTING
1. The Touch of Your Lips (Ray Noble) 5:27
2. You Must Believe in Spring (Alan & Marilyn Bergman, lyrics Michel Legrand, music) 4:16
3. If I Should Lose You (Ralph Rainger, lyrics – Leo Robin, music) 3:55
4. Workshop Blues (Sheila Jordan) 3:35
5. If You Could See Me Now (Carl Sigman, lyrics Tadd Dameron, music) 5:00
6. Willow Weep For Me (Ann Ronell) 5:32
7. Inside A Silent Tear (Blossom Dearie & Mariah Blackwolf) 4:40
8. Laugh Clown, Laugh (Lewis & Young, lyrics – Ted Fiorito, music) 4:22
9. Am I Blue (Lewis & Young, lyrics – Ted Fiorito, music) 6:43
10. Lucky to Be Me (Adolph Green & Betty Comden, lyrics Leonard Bernstein, music) 4:55
11. Fair Weather (Kenny Dorham) 4:45
12. Relaxing At The Camarillo (Sheila Jordan, lyrics – Charlie Parker, music) 4:10
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