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My Take
Jill Scott came out of Philadelphia's poetry scene, and you can hear it in every phrase she sings. Her lyrics have a writer's precision and her phrasing swings like a jazz player's. Who Is Jill Scott? is one of the great neo-soul debuts, warm and grown and effortlessly conversational. She can make heartbreak sound like a chat with your wisest friend, then turn around and scat over a groove with total command. What I admire most is her range. Singer, poet, and a genuinely good actress in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. She's an artist who refuses to be boxed in.
Overview
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and actress from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A central figure of the neo-soul movement, she debuted with the acclaimed album Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 in 2000 and has won three Grammy Awards. She has also built an acting career, starring in the film and television adaptations of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jill Scott
- Name (Japanese)
- ジル・スコット
- Reading
- じる・すこっと
- Born
- April 4, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- Singer / Singer-songwriter / Actor / Poet / Jazz musician
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jill Scott born?
Born April 4, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Jill Scott from?
Jill Scott is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Jill Scott do?
Jill Scott works as Singer, Singer-songwriter, Actor, Poet, Jazz musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.