Jazz is the musical style for day three of When You Wish Upon a Star Week and out of the numerous jazz versions of this song, I have chosen this cover by JIMMY SCOTT.
Scott began his career as a male jazz vocalist in the 40s but his career really took off when he signed to Ray Charles' record label, Tangerine, and recorded FALLING IN LOVE IS WONDERFUL which was produced by Charles.
He disappeared in the late 60s but made a comeback in 1991 which has survived to this very day. Now he usually plays Vegas.
Jimmy Scott has a genetic disorder called Kallmann's syndrome which prevented him from reaching puberty and has stunted his growth at five feet. This caused his voice to remain much higher than a typical male voice and gave his sound a distinct, romantic feeling that has won over many fans.
 | When You Wish Upon a Star Jimmy Scott 2002   |
1 comments:
High-pitched Little Jimmy is not the only singer on this beautiful track. The other one is Freddy Cole (Nat's younger bother).
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