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Hazel Dorothy Scott (June 11, 1920 – October 2, 1981) was a Trinidadian jazz and classical pianist and singer. She was an outspoken critic of racial discrimination and segregation. She used her influence to improve the representation of Black Americans in film. [1]
Jazz pianist and singer Hazel Scott was not only the first African-American woman to host her own television show, but she also bravely stood up to the House Un-American Activities Committee and the Hollywood studio machine.
Jun 18, 2020 · Hazel Scott was a pioneering jazz pianist, and the first black American to host her own network TV show. But when she stood up against racial segregation and stereotyping, the industry blacklisted her.
Oct 15, 2009 · A sexy siren sitting bare-shouldered at the piano, Hazel Scott captivated audiences with her renditions of classical masterpieces by Chopin, Bach and Rachmaninoff.
Apr 20, 2021 · From the 1930s until her death in 1981, Hazel Scott captivated Black and white audiences — and bravely spoke out against racism. Shortly after Scott became the first Black woman in American history to host her own TV show, she was accused of being a Communist.
Oct 12, 2021 · Hazel Scott was the gorgeous face of jazz at the mid-century; the most glamorous, well-known Black woman in America, making more than $100,000 per year, draped in custom-designed jewelry and furs. Her remarkable career is preserved in the Library's Music Division.
Hazel Scott, referred to as the “Darling of Café Society” was a Trinidad-born multitalented woman who left her reckoning force in music, television, and politics. Hazel Dorothy Scott was born in Port-au Spain, Trinidad on June 11, 1920.
Apr 9, 2024 · Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott, and the efforts to recover her legacy.
Sep 27, 2016 · Hazel Scott was a born improviser, driven to break the rules. A musical prodigy, jazz sensation and television pioneer, she was born in Trinidad in 1920, but moved to New York—into the...
Jan 19, 2007 · Her onscreen image of sophistication, intelligence, and dignity inspired African Americans. Although her career faded, Scott’s initial television success paved the way for Billy Daniels, Nat King Cole, Diahann Carroll, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Oprah Winfrey. Hazel Scott died on October 2, 1981, at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. She was 61.
