Marlena Shaw, an acclaimed American Jazz singer who rose to prominence in the 1960s, has reportedly died at the age of 84. A cause of death has not yet been revealed, however, her daughter did confirm her passing via social media. Her daughter MarLa Bradshaw announced her death on social media but did not share any further details. Ms. Shaw first came to public notice in the mid-1960s, when she performed at Playboy Clubs around the country. She signed with Cadet Records, which in 1967 released her recording of “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” a vocal version of the Joe Zawinul tune that had been a hit for Cannonball Adderley.

Source: New York Times January 29, 2024 19:29 UTC