Sheila Jordan:

10. She always wears something sweet and cute and comfortable
9. She is a living connection to Charlie Parker (and so many others!)
8. She doesn't sound like anybody else except herself. She's true to her own voice.
7. She is a gracious person who generously shares her experience and expertise with all who love the music
6. She is one of the consummate practitioners and innovaters of vocalese
5. She is marvelously inventive.
4. She has deep soul and bright spirit.
3. She is musically brave and is always exploring and reaching.
2. She swings like crazy!
1. She kept the faith and keeps on keepin' on