Jill Scott

American singer

Born: 4 April 1972
Philadelphia
Country: United States
Active: 1999–
Record labels: Hidden Beach Recordings
Discography: 9 albums

Biography

Jill Scott is a jazz musician who plays voice. Jill Scott was born on 4 April 1972 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under soul and rhythm and blues. Record labels: Hidden Beach Recordings. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1” (2000) to “To Whom This May Concern” (2026).

Jill Heather Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status. Scott made her film debut in 2007 in Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?. In 2008, she starred in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, based on the novels of the same name by Alexander McCall Smith. After a four-year hiatus from music, Scott released her fourth album, The Light of the Sun, in 2011. In 2014, she starred in the film Get on Up as Deidre "Dee Dee" Jenkins, the second wife of James Brown. In 2015, she released her fifth album, Woman. Beginning in 2018, Scott appeared in The CW DC Comics superhero series Black Lightning as Lady Eve.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 2000 · Hidden Beach Recordings Experience: Jill Scott 826+ 2001 · Live · Hidden Beach Recordings

One World Worldwide Special 2001 · Live

Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 2004 · Hidden Beach Recordings The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Volume 3 2007 Live in Paris+ 2008 · Live · Hidden Beach Recordings The Light of the Sun 2011 · Blues Babe Woman 2015 · Atlantic To Whom This May Concern 2026 · Blues Babe Records

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Albums where Jill Scott is credited as a sideman

1999	The Roots Come Alive — The Roots	performer
2002	Phrenology — The Roots	performer, vocals
2005	To Love Again: The Duets — Chris Botti	lead vocals
2006	Givin’ It Up — George Benson & Al Jarreau	vocals
2006	Timeless — Sérgio Mendes	lead vocals

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jill Scott play?

Jill Scott is known for playing voice.

When and where was Jill Scott born?

Jill Scott was born 4 April 1972 in Philadelphia.

What are Jill Scott's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 (2000), Experience: Jill Scott 826+ (2001), Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004), The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Volume 3 (2007) and Live in Paris+ (2008).

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