Marlena Shaw

Marlena Shaw
1942 - 2024
Marlena Shaw  American Jazz Musician
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Passed away on 19th January, 2024 aged 81.

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American Jazz Musician Marlena Shaw was born Marlina Burgess on 22nd September, 1942 in New Rochelle, New York, USA and passed away on 19th Jan 2024 USA aged 81. She is most remembered for her much-sampled hit California Soul. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Marlena Shaw is a member of the following lists: American women singers, 1942 births and American rhythm and blues singers.

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First Name Marlena
Last Name Shaw
Full Name at Birth Marlina Burgess
Alternative Name Marlena Shaw, Marlina Burgess
Birthday 22nd September, 1942
Birthplace New Rochelle, New York, USA
Died 19th January, 2024
Place of Death USA
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Sexuality Straight
Nationality American
Occupation Text Singer
Occupation Jazz Musician
Claim to Fame her much-sampled hit California Soul
Music Genre (Text) Jazz, Blues, Soul, Disco
Music Genre Vocal
Origin New Rochelle, New York
Year(s) Active 1967 - present, 1967–present, 1967–2024
Music Style Jazz, Jazz-Pop, Jazz Blues, Soul Jazz, Northern Soul, R&B, Vocal Pop, Mainstream Jazz
Music Mood Playful, Energetic, Party/Celebratory, Stylish, Passionate
Instrument Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals, Piano
Record Label Cadet Records, Blue Note, Verve, Cadet

Marlena Shaw (born Marlina Burgess, September 22, 1942 – January 19, 2024) was an American jazz, blues, and soul singer. Shaw began her singing career in the 1960s and continued to perform until her death. Her music has often been sampled in hip hop music, and used in television commercials. Shaw died on January 19, 2024, at the age of 81.

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