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A Portrait of Sheila

Sunday, June 21, 2026
1:00pm to 3:30pm

Part of: Edmonton International Jazz Festival

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A special celebration of the life and songs of pioneering vocalist Sheila Jordan, featuring local musicians deeply impacted by Sheila's love of jazz and her support of artists.

A special celebration of the life and songs of late pioneering vocalist and NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan. Sheila's close friend and mentee, Elsie Osborne, will lead a curated group of local musicians deeply impacted by Sheila's love of jazz and her support of artists. Special guests Diane Donovan (Jazz vocalist & CKUA Radio host), Shelley Jones, and Andrew Glover with join Chris Andrew, John Taylor, and Sandro Dominelli in this matinee event

Line-up:
Elise Osborne – Bandleader, Vocals
Dianne Donovan – Vocals
Shelley Jones – Vocals
Sandro Dominelli – Drums
Chris Andrew – Piano
John Taylor – Base
Cindy McLeod – Speaker


Yardbird Suite

11 Tommy Banks Way NW
Edmonton, AB, T6E 2M2


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