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Catching up with Jill Scott
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
On the eve of her 2015 birthday — yes, that’s how Jill Scott asked us to refer to her 35th (20 + 15, get it?) — the singer/actress shared how Atlanta’s been treating her since she’s been here filming a new Tyler Perry movie; what’s happening with her new CD; and one particularly fun sighting in our fair city.
Here’s Scott on …
How she plans to spend her birthday (April 4): “I am working which is fine. This is a great job … Plus I have the weekend off, so it still remains to be seen how [she’ll celebrate].”
Her visit to Zoo Atlanta: “My 2-year-old nephew came to visit with his Aunt Jill and we went to the zoo. The line was too long for the [baby] panda, but I did see the cassowary! It was the most interesting bird I’ve ever seen! It has big, big feet — like a size 11, 12 men’s shoe. Dinosaur face. Turkey neck and a crown made of horns. It was fantastic. The best zoo I’ve ever seen. So many strange things!”
How the Southern hospitality has been: “Great … I’ve been just hanging out, kicking it over friends’ houses. It’s good to see some friends on a more consistent basis. You know, I’m living here and I’m working here. Usually [when visiting Atlanta] it’s work — come in, I do a show, sometimes two or three, and I’m out … The people are very friendly. Very friendly.”
Places she’s seen: “I went to Sugar Hill [in Undergound Atlanta], which is a real hot spot. And it was a lot of fun. We [jam session drummer Lil John and singer Keisha Jackson] were all celebrating our birthdays.”
More places … “I haven’t found any new great shopping places — I wish I had. But my 2-year-old nephew came to visit with his Aunt Jill, and we went to the zoo. The line was too long for the [baby] panda, but I did see the cassowary! It was the most interesting bird I’ve ever seen! It has big, big feet — like a size 11, 12 mens’ shoe. Dinosaur face, turkey neck and a crown made of horns. It was fantastic. The best zoo I’ve ever seen.”
What fans can expect from her upcoming album: “Oh I’m about 42 songs deep now,” she said of the CD tentatively scheduled for a fall release. “I always do it like that … I feel refreshed and revived. And I’m excited for everyone to hear the different tones and personalities and expressions in my voice. It’s a lot feistier. My fire has returned!”
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