Writing
Scalia has written extensively for the publication In-Tune International, including articles in 2002 on Darin in Digital, Keely Smith: Better Than Ever, and on Bobby Darin and Johnny Mercer: The Dynamic Duo.
He has also been an adviser to Jack Behrens for his book, The Big Band Days: A Memoir and Sourcebook and contributed to Images of America The Copacabana by Kristin Baggelaar.
Scalia is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Society of Singers.
Jimmy currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, Dina Scalia, and his two sons, Anthony and Jim Scalia.
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