Scatman John

Born

March 13, 1942

Died

December 3, 1999 (aged 57)

Known as

scat singer, pianist, composer, jazz musician, screenwriter

John Paul Larkin, known professionally under the alias Scatman John, was an American musician. A prolific jazz pianist and vocalist for several decades, he rose to prominence in 1994 through his fusion of scat singing and dance music. He recorded five albums, which were released between 1986 and 2001.

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