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Learn about Jimmy Scott, a singer with a high natural contralto voice and a rare genetic disorder that limited his height and puberty. Discover his career, albums, awards, and legacy in jazz music.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jimmy Scott, a jazzman with an ethereal man-child voice who found success late in life with the Grammy-nominated album “All the Way,” has died. He was 88. Scott died in his sleep Thursday at his Las Vegas home, his wife, Jeanie Scott, said.
Jun 13, 2014 · The revered jazz vocalist, known for his unique vocal phrasings and diminutive stature, died in 2014. He influenced a generation of diverse singers, from Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington to Axl Rose and Madonna.
Jun 15, 2014 · Jimmy Scott, the US jazz singer whose high and haunting voice earned him many high-profile fans and a Grammy nomination, dies at the age of 88.
Jun 13, 2014 · Jimmy Scott, a jazz singer whose distinctively plaintive delivery and unusually high-pitched voice earned him a loyal following and, late in life, a taste of bona fide stardom, died on Thursday...
Jun 16, 2014 · Jimmy Scott was a unique singer with a high-pitched voice that defied gender and genre. He faced challenges and hardships, but also achieved recognition and acclaim in his later years.
Jun 13, 2014 · Singer Jimmy Scott died of natural causes Thursday morning at his home in Las Vegas at age 88, according to his booking agent, Jean-Pierre Leduc. Music. Scott Discusses The Documentary 'If Only...
