(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  
(Results 1-25 of 37 records)

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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URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/342816

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