January 20th 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved jazz icon, Marlena Shaw. Her family confirmed the news yesterday, January 19, stating that the 84-year-old passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Marlena's daughter, Marla Shaw, took to Facebook to share the sad news and expressed that their family is at peace knowing that Marlena left this world peacefully at 12:03 PM.
Marlena Shaw was a prominent figure in the music industry, best known for her hit song "California Soul" which catapulted her to fame in 1966. Her daughter revealed that Marlena was listening to some of her favorite tracks when she passed, after battling health issues for three years. Marlena was born on September 22, 1939, in New Rochelle, New York.
Her daughter also shared that Marlena's signature song, "California Soul" was initially recorded for her 1969 album, The Spice of Life, but went on to become a highly sought-after record. The track was later sampled by many hip-hop artists, including Gang Starr, DJ Shadow, Diplo, and Nightmares on Wax. Marlena's career took off when she was signed by Chess Records in 1966, and she continued to record albums for the next four decades, with her 1977 album Sweet Beginnings being the most successful.
The announcement of Marlena's passing on Facebook was met with an outpouring of tributes from fans. Chris Slepsky expressed his condolences, saying, "Oh, I'm so very sorry for your loss! May she rest in peace." David Levesque added, "Oh, Marla! So very sorry to hear of this! Much love and hugs to you and your wonderful family! You blessed and graced the fans with admiration for Marlena Shaw's career!" Jagger Baltich also shared his sympathies, saying, "I am so sorry to hear about this! Your mom was extremely talented, and she will never be forgotten! Please be strong. We are all here for you."
Marlena Shaw's legacy will continue to live on through her music and the impact she made on the music industry. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, please get in touch with our entertainment team at The Agency. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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