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Hazel Scott

Hazel Dorothy Scott (June 11, 1920 – October 2, 1981) was a Trinidad-born American 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.

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. 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 show, The Hazel Scott Show. Her career in America faltered after she testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1950 during the era of McCarthyism. Scott subsequently moved to Paris in 1957 and began performing in Europe, not returning to the United States until 1967.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 11, 1920 (Port of Spain), Died October 2, 1981 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 50 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 101232 12/27/1956 It's easy to remember Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101259 1/11/1957 Just imagine Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101333 1/11/1957 Lucky to be me Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101334 1/11/1957 'Round midnight Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101335 1/11/1957 I wish I didn't love you so Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101336 1/11/1957 For you, for me, forevermore Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101337 1/11/1957 Ev'ry time Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101338 1/11/1957 Maybe Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101339 1/11/1957 Love is the thing Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101340 1/11/1957 Warm all over Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101629 2/11/1957 Take me, take me Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101630 2/11/1957 Carnival Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 101634 2/13/1957 Memories of Louise Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 196 10-in. Spring 1946 Valse inc sharp minor (Chopin) Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 197 10-in. Spring 1946 How high the moon Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 198 10-in. Spring 1946 A rainy night in Georgia Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 199 10-in. Spring 1946 I guess I'll have to change my plans Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 200 10-in. Spring 1946 Sonata in G minor (Scarlatti) ; Tacata (Paradisi) Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 201 10-in. Spring 1946 Fantaisie impromptu (Chopin) Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 202 10-in. Spring 1946 Nocturne in B flat minor (Chopin) Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 203 10-in. 1946 Idyll Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 338 10-in. 1947 On the sunny side of the street Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 339 10-in. 1947 I've got the world on a string Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 340 10-in. 1947 Butterfly kick Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
Signature SRC 341 10-in. 1947 Ich will sich spielen Hazel Scott instrumentalist, piano  
(Results 26-50 of 50 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Scott, Hazel," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106381.

Scott, Hazel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106381.

"Scott, Hazel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106381

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