Jimmy Scott
American jazz singer (1925-2014)
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Summary
Jimmy Scott was born on July 17, 1925[1], in Cleveland[2]. He died on June 12, 2014[3], in Las Vegas[4]. He worked as a singer[5], jazz musician[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,549 views/month, #7,039 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Knollwood Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Employer: Lionel Hampton[11]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: jazz[14], swing[15], crossover jazz[16]
- Record label: Savoy Records[17], Decca[18]
- Commons category: Jimmy Scott[19]
- Voice type: soprano[20], contralto[21]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[22]
- Family name: Scott[23]
- Given name: James[24], Victor[25], Jimmy[26]
- Pseudonym: Little Jimmy Scott[27]
- Official website: http://www.jimmyscottofficialwebsite.org/[28]
- Medical condition: Kallmann syndrome[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Instrument: voice[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Birth name: James Victor Scott[33]
- Name in kana: ジミー・スコット[34]
- Start of work period: 1945[35]
Why It Matters
Jimmy Scott has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Jimmy Scott born?
Jimmy Scott's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
Where did Jimmy Scott die?
Jimmy Scott died in Las Vegas[4].
What did Jimmy Scott do for work?
Jimmy Scott worked as a singer[5], jazz musician[6], and musician[7].
What awards did Jimmy Scott receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[12].