randissimo Posted February 3, 2005 Report Posted February 3, 2005 (edited) I just happened to catch some of this driving to my drum lesson studio yesterday... Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew tells the singer's often tragic story through extensive interviews, archival photos and international concert footage. Talk of the Nation, February 2, 2005 · The eloquent, effortless jazz singer Jimmy Scott has gained a new prominence after languishing for decades, the victim of bad deals, bad timing and a fickle public. But he's never lost the energy and humanity that put him on the road to fame as a teenager. Here's a link to the feature: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4475372 Edited February 3, 2005 by randissimo Quote
Soul Stream Posted February 3, 2005 Report Posted February 3, 2005 thanks randy for the link. wonderful interview.... i guess we shouldn't bellyache so much about the music business after hearing scott's story. Quote
randissimo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Posted February 4, 2005 thanks randy for the link. wonderful interview.... i guess we shouldn't bellyache so much about the music business after hearing scott's story. Yeah,, Jimmy Scott sure has payed his dues! B-) Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted February 6, 2005 Report Posted February 6, 2005 I got to catch him over last summer. He sing very lovely, and his band swang. Quote
sonic1 Posted February 6, 2005 Report Posted February 6, 2005 That man has one of the sweetest voices in jazz. I love his early work too. Unmistakable voice. Quote
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