Jimmy Scott
American jazz singer (1925-2014)
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 name | James Victor Scott |
| Also known as | Little Jimmy Scott |
| Born | July 17, 1925 Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Died | June 12, 2014 (aged 88) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1945–2012 |
| Labels | Savoy Records Decca Records Tangerine Records King Records Sire Milestone |
| Website | www |
Scott died in Las Vegas, Nevada from cardiac arrest, aged 88.
References
change- ↑ 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.
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