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.

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.

2025年1月27日 · Hazel Scott was an incredible pianist, singer, actor and advocate. After emigrating from Trinidad, Scott became known as the “little girl pianist” playing in churches across Harlem.

2020年6月18日 · 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 – and her name was all but erased from the history books.

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.

2009年10月15日 · She was called the “Darling of Café Society” back in 1939 when New York City was alive with the sounds of swing. A sexy siren sitting bare-shouldered at the piano, Hazel Scott captivated...

5 天之前 · Writer and actor Karen Chilton wrote the critically acclaimed biography on Hazel Scott, titled “Hazel Scott: The Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist from Café Society to Hollywood to HUAC ...

2021年4月20日 · 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.

2021年10月12日 · Hazel Scott was the gorgeous face of jazz at the mid-century. She was the most glamorous, well-known Black woman in America, making more than $100,000 per year, draped in custom-designed jewelry and furs. She headlined sold-out concerts, hosted her own television show and starred in Hollywood films.

6 天之前 · Barrier-Breaking Jazz Pianist Hazel Scott Profiled in New PBS Documentary. In honor of Black History Month, 'American Masters — The Disappearance of Miss Scott' premieres Feb. 21.