You can thank the GOP,Joe McCarthy and the FBI under Hoover for that.During WW2,Scott did a concert where some Soviet troops were in the front row.In the early '50s,McCarthy got wind of it and called her on the carpet.He conveniently forgot the Soviets were our ally against Hitler during WW2.Scott was married to Adam Clayton Powell then.Powell was like Al Sharpton then.
Like my grandfather, they remember his partner who died on stage in my grandfather's arms. There were and always the best of brothers from another mother if there ever was. But it was my grandfather who taught and lit that fire of ragtime in his buddy's music? No one remembers that or Grandpa either?
I'm speechless at the fact that we didn't know this was the first black woman, not Oprah, but Hazel, to have her own show? Back then? She was before her time. Thank you for posting.
@Von Want to really talk about being educated?? You and your family have done shit in music, period. My grandfather invented JAZZ, ran with his posse, that included his best friend, Scott Joplin. So European shut the fuck on a matter you! have no background in, to talk about the subject? Now let the grown up's talk....en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilbur_Sweatman
My Queen. I am honored to be your granddaughter You were a threat to the powers that be you stood up where others held fear. Incorruptible. For that they tried to hide you, and make life hard for your legacy. I love you and know you are watching over us. Rest in power 👑
Ruthie's vlog World I just asked people to honor her by never giving into the hate that runs rampant in this world, & appreciate those who have paved the way for us ❤️ Back in her days it was hard in this industry for African American or any one of dark pigmentation to get the places she was able to. She was beautiful inside out just hypnotizing.
Still in 2019 we are asking people for their respect she DEMANDED it in the 1950'S and got it and she was a black woman.. If miss Scott could achieve that kind of respect and power in her time then Dammmmm !!!!! I have no excuse .. Wish me luck ..
@@keithearl7879 all the luck in the World to you, for your positive endeavors. Stay determined and focus and you will achieve just as much respect, dignity and renowned recognition as she did. Best Wishes.😊
They tend to do that to us, when we decide that they don't own us. When we stand up for our dignity it's something they can not digest. Some Black People have to understand that we don't have to live by their perception of us, we are a dynamic Race and they know it as well as we do. Dignity, Class, Style, Grace, Self Worth, and Standing Up for yourself and others to be treated right, breaks barriers.
@@robinfranklin8001 We are gods chosen. Many of those devil knew this. The Bible stated whites would have a perpetual hatred for us that would burn in them for eternity.
kieona allen yes you are right they can have your while exists Erased , very very talented plays piano & sings Brilliantly very beautiful too , white America wanna own all that 🙏🏼
AnastasiaLUVSU that’s how it looks this is wrong black high class Artist had it all but yet still treated like rubbish , OMG 😮 so against humanity, this is still happening now 2019
So many pieces of shit are remembered today ... still someone decent and extraordinary like her can be forgotten... Thank you putting the light on her 👍🏿
That's why YOU should respect & be aware of jazz musicians and the turmoil that they went through for future black generations freedom ........& the hip hop youths makes the money but squander it on foolishness instead of investing for the next-generations
Almost every black female musician of Hazel's time seems to have had to go to Europe in order to experience something closer to freedom than what was on offer in the US.
It is disgusting that this woman's legacy has been basically erased from our nation's history. How many challenges she faced and preserved through are moments that need to be studied and revered. I just don't get it, it very sad. Yet she remained strong it seems throughout it all. God bless her memory and thank you for bringing her back to us all.
They dumb you down in school, even on a college level do they keep your mind in darkness! They show you what they want, teach you about their story, never about his-story or the truth on any subject but what the district approves. Social media is the only weapon that they never counted on to open the door. But don't be surprised if this video is somehow deleted someday, it's the only way to keep it all a secret...
Someone in the Black Hollywood movie industry definitely needs to!!! Spike or Malcolm or the Brother who did Black Panther(his name escapes me right now). I love Tyler but I'm not sure he would do it justice and definitely not Daniels!
@Gaenor Rees Are you saying the info in the video about Hazel being a pianist is untrue??? Well I hope you have proof since you've come online and blatantly came online and called this woman a liar! Maybe you should have had the proof BEFORE making such an accusation!😡😶
Eliah Holiday dam right , blacks landed America before The whites did , OMG they messed up get life , smart beautiful lady they destroyed her marriage , her soul forever lives in the lords world
I grew up in harlem 116th street between madison and 5th my mother made sure we knew our people I was born in 1951. I remember when Macys Day parade would come all the way up to 5th ave 116th street Hazel Scott was part of our History each one teach one
a postage stamp would be perfect Janelle Penny Commissiong got a postage stamp for being the first Trinidadian Miss Universe, so Hazel Scott definitely deserves one.
In her biography , she was about to visit Trinidad with her family to show them the country of her birth which she left at the age of four in 1924 . She however feel ill and died shortly after.
As a Trinidadian I am so glad this was shared, for we know so little about this talented and strong woman who made her mark in history. I shall share this proudly. RIP Hazel Scott.
I have a book that was writtabout the life of hazel scott usa should be of uas long ugly history od racial injustices harry cohen was a jerk may he spin in his grave the ussa mocked this country for preaching to the world about human injustice while not loiking at the usa racialhistory
Beautiful! I knew about Ms. Scott because my mother played piano and kept us well informed of how talented she was. My brother and I listened to her music. She was a marvelous woman!🤩❤
Look Up Paul Robeson.. Canada Lee..Harry Belafonte ..Oscar Micheaux and countless others you've never been properly introduced to or heard of. You're welcome.
DUDE Hazel Scott didn’t just make a good lump of money she made the equivalent of a MILLION DOLLARS a YEAR when she worked and performed her swinging classics. She was amazing 🙌
Thank you for this historic and marvellous presentation. I can't believe I'd never heard of this brilliantly talented classy lady. Plays and sings with absolute mastery and ease. Her intelligence, beauty and humanity makes her even greater than ever. Hazel Scott, genius indeed. You were a treasure and are missed. God bless her soul.
So freakin sad that so many African American geniuses had to go or flee to Paris or other European countries received the recognition and appreciation they were due. I agree with an earlier post, this is big-screen worthy.
In the end it's a Hollywood \ Money White Green-lit issue......but YES this Story and ""The Black Count"" the story of the writer of the Three Musketeers and Count of Monte Cristo"s Black Father.......SHOULD BE TOLD AND SHOWED.
What a wonderful character she was. To suppress someone from history is among the worst kind of assassination...Thanks for the video!! Hopefully it gets shared so that more people can discover her.
Now that’s what you call multifaceted. She was drop dead gorgeous, mega talented, graceful, brave and proud. I have watched a few of her performances online from archives and heard a song or two. I appreciate the person who uploaded this for us. Thank you. I hope to find more.💃🏽🙌🏽🎊🤩🎹
As a Trinidadian she should have been given a Damehood, surely? Unless she gave up her nationality by birth? Her father was from Liverpool, England and, therefore, British. Shame she didn't come here to live. The French appreciated her, I am glad to say. Vive la Hazel!
I’m a Trini and now hearing of her through a tictok vid. These persons should be thought in our history books. This was a remarkable, talented and graceful woman. Who stood against injustice and protected peoples dignity. Because of it she had to pay like others. Proud of her. Thanks for sharing May her soul Rest In Peace
Look at her go...I love watching these documentaries I never knew who she was until tonight...yesterday I watched lena horne and all this talent my people had and still have...watching these documentaries makes me proud of my skin and heritage...beyond thankful🤗🤗
@alterdestiny I said it's up to US to continue her memory...… That's the same as " It's up to you to continue the past "...…. I didn't say she WASN'T popular...…. all I said is there are those who DON"T want us to know about her DUE to her greatness.... simple as that......and that INCLUDES the school system...…..
Alecia Keys gave a nod to Hazel Scott during the BET Awards when she played the two pianos. I didn’t know this until I watched this story. Hazel Scott was a very talented woman. Thanks!
She's being black-balled because she's not being a shuck and jive NIGGAH who takes whatever crumbs is giving to her. And they demand the utmost RESPECT for THEMSELVES follow BLACK WOMAN and THEIR RACE
I agree, WOW what a powerful black woman of the world. I never knew this history. MAKE AMERICA GREAT, (STOP) trying to keep these great stories, of great black people hidden from the world.
A spine of steel and fingers of silk. She was a woman of character. Thank you for introducing her to me. I now have to get the book about her and start collecting her music.
@@Peterblack12 Actually , he was blessed to be in her presence...at the time, she was more accomplished and the bandleader eventhough he became more successful and well known later on...
Apart from her brilliant musical abilities, Hazel Scott was a person of high integrity and values. I had heard of her previously but I never knew the story behind her life. Thank you Ms Goldberg.
THE TATALICIOUS CHANNEL Those were some good times in it too. Ppl came thru hard times it gave them great CHARACTER 👌...Unlike today so fake & unreal as a human being...smh
As a piano player myself, I was exposed to Hazel Scott's music as a kid. My mom was a virtuoso pianist and played Hazel's music for me. I was fascinated. I now play it. It is very tricky but great.
OMG!!!!! I concur....there needs to be a movie about her. Eve thank you for sharing. Not only an outstanding musician but a Civil Rights Activist. Beatiful `\o/`
As a Trinidadian I've known about Hazel Scott since childhood......My Grandparents told me about her and Winifred Atwell, another great Pianist from Trinidad. Many women from that period were truly classy, elegant and remarkable. Thank you for posting this!
@@roybodden9243 ......Nice! It's a pleasure to meet a you. I lived in Cayman for some years, and I still visit when I can. You take care.....All the best!
Glen Soul I though that I was the only one that ever heard ofWinifred Atwell,especially in the U.S. I bought those LPs in 1962. I didn't know who she was, but I liked the selection in the albums so I bought them and didn't regret the purchase at all. In fact, I still have them in my collect of 4,761 LPs.
An amazing performer whose existence I have just become aware of while watching a movie about Adam Clayton Powell, and I am a senior citizen. Thank you for creating this video.
I like to see stories of the 20s, Hazel was born 1920 and my mom was born 1921. Hazel was to me one of the most beautiful woman of that time. Great story. Watching it, 1-28-20
This was great! I never heard of Hazel Scott until now, 2019. What a wonderful video essay of her. Now, I'm heading to the library to see what else I can find about her. Thank you for sharing.
Such a wonderful account of Hazel Scott, whom I had never heard of until now. I have become a fan instantly! Thank you Eve Goldberg for creating this documentary of an American treasure.
@@reginaphalange9417 Well, Americans nowadays do say "biracial" and "multiracial". And in the olden days they used to say "mulatto" (half black), and in some places they went as far as calling people "quadroon" (quarter black) and "octoroon" (one eighth black). But the racist one-drop rule came about which said that even if you had only one drop of black blood, you were to be classified as black. That's why there were and are so many obviously mixed race (and even basically white) people who called themselves black and were called black.
@@ananse77 which is why the black community can’t differently who is black anymore. We just let anyone in with some curls in their hair and tan skin tsk. It is what it is
I never heard of her either. Hmm, interesting how black people never felt the need to mention her or her contributions to black people. Is it because she is from Trinidad and as such she wasn't worth mentioning. Is it because she believed in turning a lemon into lemonade without whining about how racism was keeping her down. She was beautiful, articulate, brilliant; she stood up for those who didn't have a voice. Unfortunately, she found out what happens when you question people who control your career. Fortunately she didn't believe in wallowing in self pity.
“Birk Ownby You really are stupid, you know that? Many “Spanish” people (as you so inaccurately put it) ARE ALSO BLACK people, the only difference between you and them being where the slave ship left your ancestors off. You may not realize it but by maintaining such a backward attitude, you are doing the work of white supremacists who thrive on divide and conquer with regards to people of color.
@@MsAppassionata I have experienced personal racism, bullying, nastiness from some Latinos. In my experience, they tend to play both sides! I was shocked and horrified by such attitudes, thought process, and blatant disrespect. At first, I was in denial, until I began to see a pattern over and over again. Even Rosy Perez said the biggest secret in the Latino community is their disdain for African-Americans.
@@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586 As noted above, dumb comment. Most of the black major league baseball players today, for example, are Latinos. Stop trying to shove people into a category. It doesn't work, as much as people try.
They called that black balling like many black stars when they refused to comply with the white man's games and rules still going on today they just don't talk about the business just wipe you out or get the goat to do the job!!
Very obvious why she was erased from American history. Cant have a black woman standing up for herself in an era where you must be put into your place and very talented at the same damn time! "THE HAZEL SCOTT MOVIE"... someone please make this. Thanks in advance
Alicia Keys would be great in this wonderful role! So would Halle Berry, Who doesn’t play piano to my knowledge, but as an incredible actress would learn the moves. I am a pianist, and I watched Richard Dreyfuss years ago on “The Competition.” This man had all the moves to convince me he was ally playing that piano, when he was not!
Absolute Beauty What are you talking about you just heard them say she was rich and famous, was in three films and even had her own TV show. Throughout history massively famous and successful people have disappeared from the scene.
I’m not surprised we never heard of her, anyone who doesn’t play the game and abide by “their” rules is forgotten, nikola tesla, hazel scott, and so many others I’m sure, some people put dignity and what’s right before money certainly not the case today where people will anything including sell their soul to satan for money
Same here - it kept coming up in my feed because I wanted to find out about Victor Feldman after seeing his name on a few Steely Dan pieces from the 80's. Man, am I ever glad I finally found the time to watch this and learn more about this woman than just being the wife of Adam Clayton Powell...
Thank you Eve Goldberg! SUPERB production! My mother who is now 90 told us about Hazel Scott, her career, marriage, blacklisting, Dumont Television variety show, and most importantly, her amazing, stalwart, integrity and values! Again, I cannot thank you enough for producing such a wonderful, substantive and interesting production! Bravo, and Mazel Tov! Keep up the great work!
Wow. I'm truly amazed I never knew about this highly intelligent, courageous and so talented lady! Her story and music must be revived for today's generation.
Amazing woman Hazel Scott...don’t forget Eartha Kitt shared a similar fate and wound up in Paris, where Orson Welles called her “the most exciting woman in the world.”
The worst kind of assassination is to erase someone from memory. Thank you for resurrecting her!
Awesome lady smart and gifted
I agree. So glad you liked the video!
You can thank the GOP,Joe McCarthy and the FBI under Hoover for that.During WW2,Scott did a concert where some Soviet troops were in the front row.In the early '50s,McCarthy got wind of it and called her on the carpet.He conveniently forgot the Soviets were our ally against Hitler during WW2.Scott was married to Adam Clayton Powell then.Powell was like Al Sharpton then.
Like my grandfather, they remember his partner who died on stage in my grandfather's arms. There were and always the best of brothers from another mother if there ever was. But it was my grandfather who taught and lit that fire of ragtime in his buddy's music? No one remembers that or Grandpa either?
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I'm speechless at the fact that we didn't know this was the first black woman, not Oprah, but Hazel, to have her own show? Back then? She was before her time. Thank you for posting.
Let's tell Oprah about this?
@Von Want to really talk about being educated?? You and your family have done shit in music, period. My grandfather invented JAZZ, ran with his posse, that included his best friend, Scott Joplin. So European shut the fuck on a matter you! have no background in, to talk about the subject? Now let the grown up's talk....en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilbur_Sweatman
Yes, she was SO amazing. I didn't know about her until a few years ago either.
I'm glad she wasn't a sell out, like Oprah Winfrey.
@@@brucesweatmaniii6030 So where are Scott Joplin's papers now?
Now she was FLAWLESS! She's playing the piano like nothing I've ever seen.
She was not playing around with these folks. She was something else! Loved, loved, LOVED her story
I can’t believe we haven’t had a movies about this wonderful strong woman.
To busy with. Konye. Jzee. Snoop. People with no talent
Ava Duvernay: Hold my beer...and shea butter.
I AGREE... A MOVIE ABOUT HER WOULD BE AWESOME
I vote for Janelle Monae to play her
She may very well still be black listed. They literally erased her. Thanks to Alicia keys for using her platform to in sense revive her.
NO WONDER THEY ERASED HER FROM HISTORY.. STRONG BEAUTIFUL RESPECTFUL AND DIDN'T SELL HER SOUL!
Exactly what a queen
Amen!!
And also a BLACK WOMAN!!!
LATIFAH SHARIF yeah
They didn't erase her.. We did.. Black America barely acknowledges amazing women from our history only a select few
My Queen. I am honored to be your granddaughter You were a threat to the powers that be you stood up where others held fear. Incorruptible. For that they tried to hide you, and make life hard for your legacy. I love you and know you are watching over us. Rest in power 👑
🙏🏾❤️
Kida Butler They play a video of her at Riverside church in NY every year.
Beautiful! You should be proud. I would be!
You should come out and speak for your grandmas I didn’t know there was a famous black women tv before Opera accomplishment ❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Ruthie's vlog World I just asked people to honor her by never giving into the hate that runs rampant in this world, & appreciate those who have paved the way for us ❤️ Back in her days it was hard in this industry for African American or any one of dark pigmentation to get the places she was able to. She was beautiful inside out just hypnotizing.
Now that's what I call Black Class...She demanded respect in all her films!!!!
Still in 2019 we are asking people for their respect she DEMANDED it in the 1950'S and got it and she was a black woman.. If miss Scott could achieve that kind of respect and power in her time then Dammmmm !!!!! I have no excuse .. Wish me luck ..
@@keithearl7879 all the luck in the World to you, for your positive endeavors. Stay determined and focus and you will achieve just as much respect, dignity and renowned recognition as she did. Best Wishes.😊
And for others.
That's simply Class
Wow she’s was an amazing women
They blacklisted her for standing up for herself and the rights of black people. First time hearing about her, beautiful woman and voice.
They tend to do that to us, when we decide that they don't own us. When we stand up for our dignity it's something they can not digest. Some Black People have to understand that we don't have to live by their perception of us, we are a dynamic Race and they know it as well as we do. Dignity, Class, Style, Grace, Self Worth, and Standing Up for yourself and others to be treated right, breaks barriers.
@@robinfranklin8001 We are gods chosen. Many of those devil knew this. The Bible stated whites would have a perpetual hatred for us that would burn in them for eternity.
kieona allen yes you are right they can have your while exists Erased , very very talented plays piano & sings Brilliantly very beautiful too , white America wanna own all that 🙏🏼
AnastasiaLUVSU that’s how it looks this is wrong black high class Artist had it all but yet still treated like rubbish , OMG 😮 so against humanity, this is still happening now 2019
@@robinfranklin8001 literally the history of America.
So many pieces of shit are remembered today ... still someone decent and extraordinary like her can be forgotten... Thank you putting the light on her 👍🏿
AMEN!
I've noticed it's a trend. That's why i like history so much, cuz you only get the good stuff if you dig.
A theatre spirit has awaked.
Amen to that!
That's why YOU should respect & be aware of jazz musicians and the turmoil that they went through for future black generations freedom ........& the hip hop youths makes the money but squander it on foolishness instead of investing for the next-generations
That woman had one of the most beautiful smiles ever. Oh, and she was talented as hell too.
Almost every black female musician of Hazel's time seems to have had to go to Europe in order to experience something closer to freedom than what was on offer in the US.
A Trinidadian legend, piano virtuoso, and first black American woman to host a TV show
🇹🇹T+T🇹🇹
Ramon Hart
Truly incredible...
Amen
And Oprah ain't never spoke about her👀
Denise Griffin, Wendy Williams either, Tyra Banks or Queen Latifa. 👀
I loved she didn't play any degrading roles.
Cindy Do 👏👏me too
Cindy Do same here, says a lot about her character
Cindy Do I agree. Hazel had too much class for that.
@sboudreaux27 Figures!!!
Cindy Do So much respect for her.♥️
It is disgusting that this woman's legacy has been basically erased from our nation's history. How many challenges she faced and preserved through are moments that need to be studied and revered. I just don't get it, it very sad. Yet she remained strong it seems throughout it all. God bless her memory and thank you for bringing her back to us all.
I'm so excited for my 10 year old daughter to watch this documentary.
It is very Awesome!
Excellent - I love that...thanks dad!
Frustrating that I am only just now finding out about this Queen. Smh.
Same!
They dumb you down in school, even on a college level do they keep your mind in darkness! They show you what they want, teach you about their story, never about his-story or the truth on any subject but what the district approves. Social media is the only weapon that they never counted on to open the door. But don't be surprised if this video is somehow deleted someday, it's the only way to keep it all a secret...
Indeed
same she was amazing there should be more about her.
Wow me too..I'm ashamed
Wow! She was amazing! Thanks for sharing Hazel Scott's amazing story. Get on this one Spike Lee!
This was a amazing story
That would be awesome.
Someone in the Black Hollywood movie industry definitely needs to!!! Spike or Malcolm or the Brother who did Black Panther(his name escapes me right now). I love Tyler but I'm not sure he would do it justice and definitely not Daniels!
@@lololee24 No ma'am. Malcolm D Lee or the director of Black Panther but Steve McQueen??????? No, no ma'am!
@Gaenor Rees Are you saying the info in the video about Hazel being a pianist is untrue??? Well I hope you have proof since you've come online and blatantly came online and called this woman a liar! Maybe you should have had the proof BEFORE making such an accusation!😡😶
Miss Hazel Scott LIVED Life how she wanted to.
A woman too good for the pettiness of her time.
right!!!
So true.
Eliah Holiday dam right , blacks landed America before The whites did , OMG they messed up get life , smart beautiful lady they destroyed her marriage , her soul forever lives in the lords world
Pettiness? You must be white.
One of our greatest musicians, we should ensure she is never forgotton.
She was not the one honey!!
Hazel Scott was a genius and humanitarian; she lived an amazing life.
a true Jazz Legend. it's a damn shame that people who are relatively familiar with jazz, have never heard of her. they practically erased her.
Thank God for You tube! Couldn't do with out you!!
Most womens contributions are erased or stolen by men.
Yeah like me dammit, well now i know, she had a lil Oscar pedersonish
We musicians owe so much to this woman. Her story should be much more known.
Wow, she was absolutely gorgeous and gifted!!
I grew up in harlem 116th street between madison and 5th my mother made sure we knew our people I was born in 1951. I remember when Macys Day parade would come all the way up to 5th ave 116th street Hazel Scott was part of our History each one teach one
I THINK TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SHOULD HONOR HER IN A VERY SPECIAL WAY
a postage stamp would be perfect Janelle Penny Commissiong got a postage stamp for being the first Trinidadian Miss Universe, so Hazel Scott definitely deserves one.
@@nrw7734 That's a GOOD idea! fellow Trinidadian here...
I like the fact she stand for rights and did not in fear as many of the African Americans of her time, another Island Queen stand her grounds.
In her biography , she was about to visit Trinidad with her family to show them the country of her birth which she left at the age of four in 1924 . She however feel ill and died shortly after.
@@marilynb884 I love Hazel Scott, but dont rewrite our history to fit your narrative.
As a Trinidadian I am so glad this was shared, for we know so little about this talented and strong woman who made her mark in history. I shall share this proudly. RIP Hazel Scott.
Wasn't Winifred Attwell a Trinidadian too?
I am honored that she is my ancestor...
Otto Green you must be related to the Samuel and King clan in Trinidad.
I have a book that was writtabout the life of hazel scott usa should be of uas long ugly history od racial injustices harry cohen was a jerk may he spin in his grave the ussa mocked this country for preaching to the world about human injustice while not loiking at the usa racialhistory
Ihope her son is alive and doing well ruby
Beautiful! I knew about Ms. Scott because my mother played piano and kept us well informed of how talented she was. My brother and I listened to her music. She was a marvelous woman!🤩❤
She was a hell of a lady! WOW, what a musician and activist. God bless her.
It’s a crime that she isn’t as well known today
Absolutely a crime.
Imagine if black men in Hollywood would stand up like this strong black woman. Our black women have always led the way. Thank you queen.
What if black women stood up for themselves the way Mrs Scott did
All respect comes from self respect
@@TheCritic9196 We have all the time. Tubman stood up for black men ,women and kids.✌🏿
Look Up Paul Robeson.. Canada Lee..Harry Belafonte ..Oscar Micheaux and countless others you've never been properly introduced to or heard of. You're welcome.
@@bobby12348 Nat Turner too.
The only thing that stands up in Hollywood for BLK men is their penis & it's ashame.
I've never heard of this woman! Thank you for bringing her into my life.
Exactly
DUDE Hazel Scott didn’t just make a good lump of money she made the equivalent of a MILLION DOLLARS a YEAR when she worked and performed her swinging classics. She was amazing 🙌
This will probably sound strange but your profile is gorgeous!
Smart lady she made more then Lena horne
I know Black Women today that are millionaires. The live up North and in Las Vegas and LA
So glad this came up in my feed. She was clearly a beautiful soul. I'll be sure to tell everyone I know about this treasure!
pigskin are evil
Thank you for this historic and marvellous presentation. I can't believe I'd never heard of this brilliantly talented classy lady. Plays and sings with absolute mastery and ease. Her intelligence, beauty and humanity makes her even greater than ever. Hazel Scott, genius indeed. You were a treasure and are missed. God bless her soul.
So freakin sad that so many African American geniuses had to go or flee to Paris or other European countries received the recognition and appreciation they were due. I agree with an earlier post, this is big-screen worthy.
darylmichael7 - Casualties of this sort come in all shapes and colors; think about it.
So did white JAZZ artists. To Japan also.
People that are pointing out the fact that non-black people had to do it too are totally missing the point. Damn shame.
Darylmichael, I totally agree with you this should be made into a full length movie, maybe Alicia Keys could play the lead.
robocat10 Alicia would be a great choice. 👍🏽
Herstory should be told on the Big Screen!
In the end it's a Hollywood \ Money White Green-lit issue......but YES this Story and ""The Black Count"" the story of the writer of the Three Musketeers and Count of Monte Cristo"s Black Father.......SHOULD BE TOLD AND SHOWED.
YYYAAAAAAAASSSS!!!
Nicki Minaj could play her on screen...... As she's from Trinidad too.....
Could have been the perfect part for a younger Janet Jackson.....
Ledesi could portray her well.
What a wonderful character she was. To suppress someone from history is among the worst kind of assassination...Thanks for the video!! Hopefully it gets shared so that more people can discover her.
Now that’s what you call multifaceted. She was drop dead gorgeous, mega talented, graceful, brave and proud. I have watched a few of her performances online from archives and heard a song or two. I appreciate the person who uploaded this for us. Thank you. I hope to find more.💃🏽🙌🏽🎊🤩🎹
Hazel is, was, and will always be the epitome of fabulous. Caribbean excellence.
As a Trinidadian she should have been given a Damehood, surely? Unless she gave up her nationality by birth? Her father was from Liverpool, England and, therefore, British. Shame she didn't come here to live. The French appreciated her, I am glad to say. Vive la Hazel!
I remember Hazel Scott-so beautiful and talented. Love you Tequila my friend.
I remember Hazel Scott-magnificent and so brilliantly talented.
*_Thank you for the Education !!_*
More to learn...Dr. Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, Dorothy Johnson Vaughan...Also Dr. Walter McAfee...Please pass the knowledge on...
I’m a Trini and now hearing of her through a tictok vid. These persons should be thought in our history books. This was a remarkable, talented and graceful woman. Who stood against injustice and protected peoples dignity. Because of it she had to pay like others. Proud of her. Thanks for sharing
May her soul Rest In Peace
She's on tic Tok now?? Wow! Glad
Brains beauty integrity talent and courage...of course!
She was so pretty!!!
That smile...
Those eyes.
otherworldly beautiful and charming
She is downright beautiful..I'm enamored
I know
Hazel was very beautiful.
I had no idea about this amazingly talented woman. I don't think I've ever seen someone so stunningly beautiful.
Look at her go...I love watching these documentaries I never knew who she was until tonight...yesterday I watched lena horne and all this talent my people had and still have...watching these documentaries makes me proud of my skin and heritage...beyond thankful🤗🤗
Black. Beautiful. Brilliant. !!!
And West Indian 😉
Boring....
She took a stand when it wasn’t easy and she was dignified!
OmG this sista had magical hands!!! WoW I wonder why we never heard of her!!!
The absolute hypocrisy of the United States, isn't China and Korea the United States close trading partners blatant communists countries.
This is an amazing mini-doc! I'm so glad RUclips suggested it. :)
You can never erase perfection! Rock on Hazel Scott 😘
Of course they didn’t teach us about her in school. Why am I 26 and just finding out about her????? Researching indeed!!!
Don't feel too bad. I'm 70 and just heard of her. Glad I did.
I'm 76 and just heard of her.
I was 26 when I found out about Nina Simone🌺, I know how you feel. I'm 41 and I just found out about Hazel. 🌹
That's why it's up to us to keep their memories alive..... those that hate us surely ain't going to do it....
@alterdestiny I said it's up to US to continue her memory...… That's the same as " It's up to you to continue the past "...…. I didn't say she WASN'T popular...…. all I said is there are those who DON"T want us to know about her DUE to her greatness.... simple as that......and that INCLUDES the school system...…..
Alecia Keys gave a nod to Hazel Scott during the BET Awards when she played the two pianos. I didn’t know this until I watched this story. Hazel Scott was a very talented woman. Thanks!
I love how so many artist moved overseas to reinvent their careers and themselves.
Black-balled for wanting to be treated with dignity and respect... still going on today.
Harry Cohn ...
Monique is going through it right now
@@wjsjallday9202 please elaborate?
She's being black-balled because she's not being a shuck and jive NIGGAH who takes whatever crumbs is giving to her. And they demand the utmost RESPECT for THEMSELVES follow BLACK WOMAN and THEIR RACE
SMH! This is America
We need a film made about her life, a hit for sure! 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥
I agree, WOW what a powerful black woman of the world. I never knew this history. MAKE AMERICA GREAT, (STOP) trying to keep these great stories, of great black people hidden from the world.
Another amazing woman I've never heard of. A shining light but even the brightest star is not forever. Deeply moved, thank you.
It's annoying how many of these people we don't hear about... until a random RUclips suggestion 😤
She was amazing and beautiful too.
What a shame this kind of talent became so obscure and was forgotten like this. Thank you for telling her story.
A spine of steel and fingers of silk. She was a woman of character. Thank you for introducing her to me. I now have to get the book about her and start collecting her music.
Charles Mingus was Scott's bassist. Amazing.
She was blessed to be in his presence.
I put him up there with thelonious monk, and fats waller
@@Peterblack12 Actually , he was blessed to be in her presence...at the time, she was more accomplished and the bandleader eventhough he became more successful and well known later on...
i have listened to Hazel Scott over the years but never knew her story. thanks so much for the enlightenment. what an extraordinary woman!
Apart from her brilliant musical abilities, Hazel Scott was a person of high integrity and values. I had heard of her previously but I never knew the story behind her life. Thank you Ms Goldberg.
I refuse to play a mamy, prostitute or servant in real life either! Thank you God for Hazel Scott
THE TATALICIOUS CHANNEL Those were some good times in it too. Ppl came thru hard times it gave them great CHARACTER 👌...Unlike today so fake & unreal as a human being...smh
Have to have discernment in all that we do. Don't take any role just for money
Spread the Word
THE TATALICIOUS CHANNEL she is true African accent Queen 👸 Hazel was dam right too put her rights forward
THE TATALICIOUS CHANNEL you are so beautiful and respectful
My grandmother was a huge fan. Glad to see someone take an interest in this incredible woman. Thank you.
As a piano player myself, I was exposed to Hazel Scott's music as a kid. My mom was a virtuoso pianist and played Hazel's music for me. I was fascinated. I now play it. It is very tricky but great.
OMG!!!!! I concur....there needs to be a movie about her. Eve thank you for sharing. Not only an outstanding musician but a Civil Rights Activist. Beatiful `\o/`
As a Trinidadian I've known about Hazel Scott since childhood......My Grandparents told me about her and Winifred Atwell, another great Pianist from Trinidad.
Many women from that period were truly classy, elegant and remarkable.
Thank you for posting this!
Glen Soul I have two LPs by Winifred Atwell. She was an incredible pianist.
Mr. Bodden.....I hope you don't mind me asking, but are you from Cayman?
Glen Soul yes I am, but I've spent most of my live in the U.S.
@@roybodden9243 ......Nice! It's a pleasure to meet a you. I lived in Cayman for some years, and I still visit when I can. You take care.....All the best!
Glen Soul I though that I was the only one that ever heard ofWinifred Atwell,especially in the U.S. I bought those LPs in 1962. I didn't know who she was, but I liked the selection in the albums so I bought them and didn't regret the purchase at all. In fact, I still have them in my collect of 4,761 LPs.
Both a tragedy and an inspiration! Beautiful coverage of an amazing artist.
racist hurt her
An amazing performer whose existence I have just become aware of while watching a movie about Adam Clayton Powell, and I am a senior citizen. Thank you for creating this video.
Thank you for featuring Hazel Scott, what a beautiful, talented, intelligent and brave young Black woman.
Gidget Hrobowski Amen 🙏🏾 She Was Pure Royalty Indeed!! 💯
She was half white that's why she says so pretty
The Diana Krall of that era
She was a force to be reckoned with.
Priestess Auset Ra Amen indeed she was! 🙌🏾
Priestess Auset Ra Amen She most definitely was! ❤
Amen
I like to see stories of the 20s, Hazel was born 1920 and my mom was born 1921. Hazel was to me one of the most beautiful woman of that time. Great story.
Watching it, 1-28-20
Watching today 💜
This was great! I never heard of Hazel Scott until now, 2019. What a wonderful video essay of her. Now, I'm heading to the library to see what else I can find about her. Thank you for sharing.
Such a wonderful account of Hazel Scott, whom I had never heard of until now. I have become a fan instantly! Thank you Eve Goldberg for creating this documentary of an American treasure.
Glad I found this!what a talented beautiful woman!
The fact that Adam Clayton Powell was called "black" is just hilarious to me. That's the one-drop rule for you!
he’s metis but I don’t know if this word is very used by americans
Ikr... I was just saying that; He absolutely looks white!
#taytv2.0 #hazelscott
@@reginaphalange9417 Well, Americans nowadays do say "biracial" and "multiracial". And in the olden days they used to say "mulatto" (half black), and in some places they went as far as calling people "quadroon" (quarter black) and "octoroon" (one eighth black). But the racist one-drop rule came about which said that even if you had only one drop of black blood, you were to be classified as black. That's why there were and are so many obviously mixed race (and even basically white) people who called themselves black and were called black.
@@ananse77 which is why the black community can’t differently who is black anymore. We just let anyone in with some curls in their hair and tan skin tsk. It is what it is
@@unfazedjae2645 yeah that shit got to stop
I've never heard her music, thank you for sharing her story.
I really enjoyed watching this ... I never heard of her ... what a shame. She is so inspirational.. so ahead of her time .. wow!!! Love this video!!!
What a story. What a woman. Thanks.
What a story on the eve of these mid-term elections. ...a beautiful soul. Hazel Scott is deserving to be seen on the big screen.
hedy pickersgill And so many Black Women won in Midterms this year. And Stacey is refusing to concede to the cheater, Kemp.
This was incredibly well put together. I applaud you for your efforts. It must’ve taken an eternity!
This was an excellent watch! Thank you so much for keeping Hazel alive in this new generation.
This woman was a pioneer and stood up for her rights and the rights of other people of color. Never heard of her but glad I did.
@Birk Ownby That'll make the shit disturbers grin.
I never heard of her either.
Hmm, interesting how black people never felt the need to mention her or her contributions to black people.
Is it because she is from Trinidad and as such she wasn't worth mentioning.
Is it because she believed in turning a lemon into lemonade without whining about how racism was keeping her down.
She was beautiful, articulate, brilliant; she stood up for those who didn't have a voice.
Unfortunately, she found out what happens when you question people who control your career.
Fortunately she didn't believe in wallowing in self pity.
“Birk Ownby You really are stupid, you know that? Many “Spanish” people (as you so inaccurately put it) ARE ALSO BLACK people, the only difference between you and them being where the slave ship left your ancestors off. You may not realize it but by maintaining such a backward attitude, you are doing the work of white supremacists who thrive on divide and conquer with regards to people of color.
@@MsAppassionata I have experienced personal racism, bullying, nastiness from some Latinos. In my experience, they tend to play both sides! I was shocked and horrified by such attitudes, thought process, and blatant disrespect. At first, I was in denial, until I began to see a pattern over and over again. Even Rosy Perez said the biggest secret in the Latino community is their disdain for African-Americans.
@@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586 As noted above, dumb comment. Most of the black major league baseball players today, for example, are Latinos. Stop trying to shove people into a category. It doesn't work, as much as people try.
She was intelligent and insightful in a society that really didn't want to see what she represented. imagine that.
I grew up hearing and seeing these famous entertainers because my sister loved Jazz. Hazel Scott was an exceptional talented lady.
I have been listening to Jazz for 52 years and I've never heard of Hazel Scott! Thank you SO much for bringing her story to light.
Is that crazy how someone can get erased from history ? Wow
They called that black balling like many black stars when they refused to comply with the white man's games and rules still going on today they just don't talk about the business just wipe you out or get the goat to do the job!!
@@maudeneyarber9997 good point
Great video! I'm an old soul. Read about Hazel Scott' genius when i was 15years old. I'm now 55. Thank u for sharing
Excellent documentary. Thank you. It's shocking that she's not more widely known.
Utterly amazing woman!
WOW she was a class act, the real deal. I've never heard of her till today, thanks for the upload.
Very obvious why she was erased from American history. Cant have a black woman standing up for herself in an era where you must be put into your place and very talented at the same damn time! "THE HAZEL SCOTT MOVIE"... someone please make this. Thanks in advance
Who do you think should play her?
Absolute Beauty I agree whole heartedly! Let the movie makes begin to take note and get process started!!!!!
Alicia Keys would be great in this wonderful role! So would Halle Berry, Who doesn’t play piano to my knowledge, but as an incredible actress would learn the moves. I am a pianist, and I watched Richard Dreyfuss years ago on “The Competition.” This man had all the moves to convince me he was ally playing that piano, when he was not!
Absolute Beauty
What are you talking about you just heard them say she was rich and famous, was in three films and even had her own TV show.
Throughout history massively famous and successful people have disappeared from the scene.
Absolute Beauty
Stop exaggerating.
She hasn't been erased from American history.
You just weren't educated in jazz
I’m not surprised we never heard of her, anyone who doesn’t play the game and abide by “their” rules is forgotten, nikola tesla, hazel scott, and so many others I’m sure, some people put dignity and what’s right before money certainly not the case today where people will anything including sell their soul to satan for money
We Need to pull together and Make her Famous!! Alicia Keys, or Janelle Monae, could play her. ❤ she needs the exposure this is So Sad😢
Have been a fan of hers for years; heard her in concert. Memorable. A movie of this incredible woman must be made!
I finally decided to watch and I'm so glad I did.
Same here. I'm happy that I did too. She was brilliant and stood by what she believed.
Same here - it kept coming up in my feed because I wanted to find out about Victor Feldman after seeing his name on a few Steely Dan pieces from the 80's. Man, am I ever glad I finally found the time to watch this and learn more about this woman than just being the wife of Adam Clayton Powell...
Thank you Eve Goldberg! SUPERB production! My mother who is now 90 told us about Hazel Scott, her career, marriage, blacklisting, Dumont Television variety show, and most importantly, her amazing, stalwart, integrity and values! Again, I cannot thank you enough for producing such a wonderful, substantive and interesting production! Bravo, and Mazel Tov! Keep up the great work!
It's my 1st time hearing about Hazel Scott. She is Talented. 🙂
Wow. I'm truly amazed I never knew about this highly intelligent, courageous and so talented lady! Her story and music must be revived for today's generation.
She reminds me of Josephine Baker who went through similar struggles and was one of many African Americans finding a second home in France.
You can add Nina Simone who also found a second home there in France to that list she reminds me of her.
Amazing woman Hazel Scott...don’t forget Eartha Kitt shared a similar fate and wound up in Paris, where Orson Welles called her “the most exciting woman in the world.”
hell naw