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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]
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1953 Vinyl release of "Hazel Scott's Late Show" on Discogs.
18 de jun. de 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 – and her name was all but erased from the history books.
12 de oct. de 2021 · 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.
Hazel Scott's Late Show by Hazel Scott released in 1952. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Hazel Scott's Late Show, an Album by Hazel Scott. Released in 1953 on Capitol (catalog no. LC6607; Vinyl 10"). Genres: Jazz. Rated #320 in the best albums of 1953. Featured peformers: Hazel Scott (vocals).
Despite these avowals, The Hazel Scott Show was canceled a week later. In the mid-1950s, Scott and Powell separated, formally divorcing in 1960. Scott moved to Paris in 1957 and joined the Black expatriate community there. Her home became a gathering place for African-American musicians and artists.
