Hazel dorothy scott biography
Hazel Scott
American pianist and singer (–)
Hazel Scott | |
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| Born | Hazel Dorothy Scott ()June 11, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Died | October 2, () (aged&#;61) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Classical and jazz pianist and singer |
| Known&#;for | The first black American to host her own TV show, The Hazel Scott Show |
Hazel Dorothy Scott (June 11, – October 2, ) was a Trinidadianjazz 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]
Born in Port of Spain, Scott moved to New York City with her mother at the age of four. Scott was a child musical 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.[2] She also performed on the radio.
She was active as a jazz singer