
The voice of Jimmy Scott is one of the world's most mesmerizing instruments, transcending gender and age. But its beauty is inextricably entwined with pain, hardship, and tragedy-yet Scott's resilience made his life a story of triumph. Born in Cleveland in 1925, Scott was orphaned...

At once an intimate biography, and the poignant story of a man whose voice will live forever, the life story of Jimmy Scott (b. 1925), one of the most influential singers in jazz whose ethereal voice and uncanny phrasing have inspired performers for generations, is told for the...