Jill Scott
Latest News on Jill Scott:
INTERSECTIONS OF SOUL, JAZZ & HIP-HOP to be Presented at Seattle Center (May 22, 2026)
Berklee College of Music Honors Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta (May 10, 2026)
Star-Studded HBCU AWAREFEST BENEFIT CONCERT SPECIAL Will Air on BET (Apr 6, 2026)
INTERSECTIONS OF SOUL, JAZZ & HIP-HOP to be Presented at Seattle Center (May 22, 2026)
Berklee College of Music Honors Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta (May 10, 2026)
Star-Studded HBCU AWAREFEST BENEFIT CONCERT SPECIAL Will Air on BET (Apr 6, 2026)
BIO
Jill Scott is an American singer, songwriter, model, poet 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 the second wife of James Brown. In 2015, she released her fifth album, Woman. Starting in 2018 Scott appeared in The CW DC Comics superhero series Black Lightning as Lady Eve.
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FIRST LISTEN: Ashanti's 'Helpless' ft. Ja Rule from HAMILTON Mixtape
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-11-25 08:58:54
VIDEO: TV One's HELLOBEAUTIFUL INTERLUDES LIVE: JILL SCOTT Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - 2015-08-21 00:30:00
TV: NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation - Deena Sydney
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation - 2013-09-30 14:29:33
STAGE TUBE: New Trailer Released for Queen Latifah-Led STEEL MAGNOLIAS Film
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-08-21 15:13:50
News
INTERSECTIONS OF SOUL, JAZZ & HIP-HOP to be Presented at Seattle Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026
Grammy-nominated trumpeter Nathan Breedlove, rapper B-Boy Fidget, and the band Global Heat will perform a free, all-ages concert at Seattle Center Armory, spanning jazz, soul, and hip-hop across generations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026
Grammy-nominated trumpeter Nathan Breedlove, rapper B-Boy Fidget, and the band Global Heat will perform a free, all-ages concert at Seattle Center Armory, spanning jazz, soul, and hip-hop across generations.
Berklee College of Music Honors Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Berklee College of Music honored a trio of Grammy winners at its 2026 commencement ceremony at Agganis Arena. Those presented with honorary doctorates were Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Berklee College of Music honored a trio of Grammy winners at its 2026 commencement ceremony at Agganis Arena. Those presented with honorary doctorates were Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta.
Star-Studded HBCU AWAREFEST BENEFIT CONCERT SPECIAL Will Air on BET
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026
BET will air the “HBCU AWAREFEST Benefit Concert Special” on Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM ET/ 8 PM CT, bringing the star-studded celebration of culture, music, and purpose to audiences nationwide.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026
BET will air the “HBCU AWAREFEST Benefit Concert Special” on Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM ET/ 8 PM CT, bringing the star-studded celebration of culture, music, and purpose to audiences nationwide.
Centenary Stage Company Reschedules BIG BEAT BIG BAND Concert Due to Weather
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Due to the impending inclement winter weather forecast, Centenary Stage Company in consultation with the Big Beat Big Band has rescheduled the Winter Thaw Music Festival presentation of the Big Beat Big Band.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Due to the impending inclement winter weather forecast, Centenary Stage Company in consultation with the Big Beat Big Band has rescheduled the Winter Thaw Music Festival presentation of the Big Beat Big Band.
Centenary Stage Company To Present BIG BEAT BIG BAND As Part Of WINTER THAW MUSIC FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Centenary Stage Company will present Big Beat Big Band as part of its Winter Thaw Music Festival. The concert will feature a contemporary take on the big band tradition with influences from jazz, funk, and R&B.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Centenary Stage Company will present Big Beat Big Band as part of its Winter Thaw Music Festival. The concert will feature a contemporary take on the big band tradition with influences from jazz, funk, and R&B.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Pantomime Concludes Run at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is celebrating the success of Sleeping Beauty, the in-house produced pantomime with over 25 five-star reviews, which concluded its run in January.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is celebrating the success of Sleeping Beauty, the in-house produced pantomime with over 25 five-star reviews, which concluded its run in January.
Big Beat Big Band Comes to Centenary Stage Company as Part of the Winter Thaw Music Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
Centenary Stage Company will present Big Beat Big Band as part of the Winter Thaw Music Festival on Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 PM. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
Centenary Stage Company will present Big Beat Big Band as part of the Winter Thaw Music Festival on Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 PM. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
Review: INVENTING/INVITING: TRANS SONGS OF CHANGE at Colony Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Sep 23, 2025
One of the great pleasures of attending Inventing/Inviting: Trans Songs of Change is that brilliant producers Socks Whitmore and Tanner Pfeiffer have managed to do something quite rare: assemble not only a choir and solo artists with jaw-dropping, stunning vocal talent, but also composers, songwriters and storytellers who are creating the kind of deeply human, profoundly original and shockingly gorgeous new works that we need now.
by Amanda Callas - Sep 23, 2025
One of the great pleasures of attending Inventing/Inviting: Trans Songs of Change is that brilliant producers Socks Whitmore and Tanner Pfeiffer have managed to do something quite rare: assemble not only a choir and solo artists with jaw-dropping, stunning vocal talent, but also composers, songwriters and storytellers who are creating the kind of deeply human, profoundly original and shockingly gorgeous new works that we need now.
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry to Perform Special New York Show in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry (The Roots) are once again joining forces for a special New York City show at The Cutting Room on Thursday, October 30th. The set will feature selections from their recently released studio album, OFF BROADWAY, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry (The Roots) are once again joining forces for a special New York City show at The Cutting Room on Thursday, October 30th. The set will feature selections from their recently released studio album, OFF BROADWAY, and more.
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
Blue Note Jazz Club Confirms LA Club Opening Date, Reveals Programming Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2025
The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is set to open its Los Angeles location on August 14 and launches the first season of show programming throughout 2025, with the grand opening by five-time Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2025
The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is set to open its Los Angeles location on August 14 and launches the first season of show programming throughout 2025, with the grand opening by five-time Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper.
South Jersey Jazz Society Presents JERSEY FRESH Jazz@ThePoint Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2025
South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) recently announced that its annual jazz festival, Jazz@ThePoint, will take place from Oct. 16 to 18 in Somers Point. Titled “Jersey Fresh,” the three-day festival will highlight headlining artists that either were born in or currently reside in New Jersey.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2025
South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) recently announced that its annual jazz festival, Jazz@ThePoint, will take place from Oct. 16 to 18 in Somers Point. Titled “Jersey Fresh,” the three-day festival will highlight headlining artists that either were born in or currently reside in New Jersey.
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Release 'Off Broadway' Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025
Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits. Listen to it now!
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025
Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits. Listen to it now!
Review: CULLUD WATTAH at Mosaic Theater
by Roger Catlin - Apr 9, 2025
The Flint, Michigan water crisis began when the city decided to save money by switching its source of water from Detroit to the Flint River in 2014. It resulted in highly elevated lead levels and essentially toxic waste coming from the household taps on which tens of thousands of residents had depended.
by Roger Catlin - Apr 9, 2025
The Flint, Michigan water crisis began when the city decided to save money by switching its source of water from Detroit to the Flint River in 2014. It resulted in highly elevated lead levels and essentially toxic waste coming from the household taps on which tens of thousands of residents had depended.
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Unite for Reimagined 'Off Broadway' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025
Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025
Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Extends Contracts with Herbie Hancock and Thomas Wilkins
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
The LA Phil has announced engagement extensions for two longtime collaborators: Herbie Hancock will continue his role as Creative Chair for Jazz through May 2027 and Thomas Wilkins will continue his role as Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra through 2028.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
The LA Phil has announced engagement extensions for two longtime collaborators: Herbie Hancock will continue his role as Creative Chair for Jazz through May 2027 and Thomas Wilkins will continue his role as Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra through 2028.
Jersey Performing Arts Center Sets Holiday Lineup With THE NUTCRACKER & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
This December, NJPAC is rolling out a vibrant lineup of shows that promise to enchant audiences of all ages. See the full lineup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
This December, NJPAC is rolling out a vibrant lineup of shows that promise to enchant audiences of all ages. See the full lineup!
Eric Roberson to Perform at NJPAC This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024
Experience the holiday season's warmth with a performance by two-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Roberson at NJPAC. Eric Roberson brings his signature 'Honest Music' to his loyal fan base, following the success of his latest album, 'You.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024
Experience the holiday season's warmth with a performance by two-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Roberson at NJPAC. Eric Roberson brings his signature 'Honest Music' to his loyal fan base, following the success of his latest album, 'You.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Marsha Ambrosius To Close The 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival In September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024
Vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius has just been added to close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF), on Sunday, September 22, at 8:45 pm, on Liberty Avenue, between 10th and 7th Streets downtown, near the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), 980 Liberty Avenue.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024
Vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius has just been added to close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF), on Sunday, September 22, at 8:45 pm, on Liberty Avenue, between 10th and 7th Streets downtown, near the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), 980 Liberty Avenue.
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