Jimmy Scott

James Victor "Jimmy" Scott (July 17, 1925 – June 12, 2014), also known as "Little" Jimmy Scott, was an American jazz singer. He was known for his unusually high contralto voice. This is because he had Kallmann's syndrome, a very rare genetic condition. The condition prevented him from reaching puberty, leaving him with a high, undeveloped voice.[1]

Jimmy Scott
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Scott in September 2004
Background information
Birth nameJames Victor Scott
Also known asLittle Jimmy Scott
Born(1925-07-17)July 17, 1925
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
DiedJune 12, 2014(2014-06-12) (aged 88)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1945–2012
LabelsSavoy Records
Decca Records
Tangerine Records
King Records
Sire
Milestone
Websitewww.jimmyscottofficialwebsite.org

Scott died in Las Vegas, Nevada from cardiac arrest, aged 88.

References

  1. Ritz, David (2002). Faith in Time: The Life of Jimmy Scott. Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA: Da Capo. p. 4. ISBN 978-0-306-81229-3. Retrieved January 8, 2011.