Person

Jimmy Scott

James Victor Scott (July 17, 1925 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Little Jimmy Scott or Jimmy Scott, was an American jazz vocalist known for his high natural contralto voice and his sensitivity on ballads and love songs.

After success in the 1940s and 1950s, Scott's career faltered in the early 1960s. He slid into obscurity before a comeback in the 1990s. His unusual singing voice was du…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
July 17th, 1925
Died
June 12th, 2014
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
Sire Records
Dreyfus Jazz
Milestone
Last updated: July 6th, 2020