- Born
- 11 June 1920
Port of Spain - Died
- 2 October 1981
New York City - Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Discography
- 5 albums
Biography
Hazel Scott was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Hazel Scott was born on 11 June 1920 in Port of Spain and died on 2 October 1981 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Swinging the Classics” (1949) to “Relaxed Piano Moods” (1992).
Hazel Dorothy Scott (June 11, 1920 – October 2, 1981) was an American jazz and classical pianist and singer. An outspoken critic of racial discrimination and segregation, she used her influence to improve the representation of Black Americans in film. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Scott moved to New York City with her mother at the age of four. Scott was a musical child prodigy, receiving scholarships to study at the Juilliard School when she was eight. In her teens, she performed at Café Society while still at school. She also performed on the radio. She was active as a jazz singer throughout the 1930s and 1940s. In 1950, she became the first black American to host her own TV series, The Hazel Scott Show. Scott’s career in the United States faltered after she testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1950 during the era of McCarthyism.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Historic 78 rpm records
- How High the Moon Hazel Scott · Hamilton · Lewis · 1946 archive.org ↗
- I've Got the World on a String Hazel Scott · Koeheler · Arlen · Camarata · 1947 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Hazel Scott play?
Hazel Scott is known for playing piano and voice.
When and where was Hazel Scott born?
Hazel Scott was born 11 June 1920 in Port of Spain.
What are Hazel Scott's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Swinging the Classics (1949), Great Scott! (1950), ’round Midnight (1957), Always (1979) and Relaxed Piano Moods (1992).
External links
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