(Little) Jimmy Scott
James Victor Scott (July 17, 1925 – June 12, 2014), also known as Little 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 due to Kallmann syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that limited his height to 4 feet 11 inches (150 cm) until the age of 37, when he grew by 8 inches (20 cm). The syndrome prevented him from reaching classic puberty and left him with a high voice and unusual timbre. |
Birth and Death Data: Born (Cleveland (city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States)), Died June 12, 2014 (Las Vegas (City of Clark County, and largest city in state of Nevada, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1950 - 1952
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 1-25 of 37 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roost | 1071 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | I got it bad | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1072 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | The masquerade is over | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1073 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | Don't cry my heart | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1074 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | My mother's eyes | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1080 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | Cherry | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1081 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | Pretty eyes | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1082 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | Cryin' my heart out for you | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1083 | 10-in. | approximately 1951 | Hands across the table | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1114 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | Be my sunshine | (Little) Jimmy Scott | composer, vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1115 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | I understand | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1241 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | I'll close my eyes | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1242 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | It's the talk of the town | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1242 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | It's the talk of the town | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1243 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | After I'm gone | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1244 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | Why do you cry | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1245 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | Rain in my eyes | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1247 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | Dearest darling | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist, composer | ||
| Roost | 1345 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | Anytime, any day, anywhere | Paul Gayten Orchestra ; (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1388 | 10-in. | approximately 1951 | I'll be seeing you | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1389 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | The loneliest house on the street | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1389 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | The loneliest house on the street | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1390 | 10-in. | approximately 1951 | I won't cry anymore | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1469 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | Story of love | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Roost | 1470 | 10-in. | approximately 1952 | Changeable you | (Little) Jimmy Scott | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 75664 | 1/5/1950 | I've been a fool | Lionel Hampton Orchestra | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Scott, (Little) Jimmy," accessed January 3, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/342816.
Scott, (Little) Jimmy. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 3, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/342816.
"Scott, (Little) Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 3 January 2026.
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External Sources
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Scott, Jimmy, 1925-2014 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no91029960
Wikidata: Jimmy Scott - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q724621
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/29508247
MusicBrainz: Jimmy Scott - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/37868418-e2f2-4a1b-9517-165abac8b02b
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/297682 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/297682
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