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
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?
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
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
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
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 🙌
@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...…..
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.
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!😡😶
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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🤗🤗
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!🤩❤
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
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 needs to go down in the history books of America as (If she hasn't already) as a true legend both as a musician and supporter of African American civil rights!
African American humanity - this is the best thing about us and like her we should never compromise it. What a gifted Black woman. And big break at 19 with help from Billie Holiday -- Get outta town!
Hollywood still hates her, they made a blood oath to never allow her any recognition, why do you think nobody has tried to make a movie about her? they will never...
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
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 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.
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
@@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...
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.”
@@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 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
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.
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.
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.
Ms Goldberg thank you for this wonderful story on the fantastic Hazel Scott. Ms. Scott was a talented musical genius who was beautiful with an unwavering dignity and sense of self. I wish Spike Lee, HBO or Oprah Winfrey would bring this story to to a film or TV project soon.
To bad if one has to look to these compromised individuals to create anything now... people will learn about her and others because they are Waking Up....the Vibrations are Higher now... good people are being made know to All again...not hidden any longer...it is Happening...All those Wonderful ones had to move to Paris to not Comprise their Principals...black people who were Willing to compromise stayed in America... some changed faith or religion...it has been a very hard and rough road...but things are coming back into Divine Balance we will see... change now💜💜🙋👁👏👏
I don't think you can expect much from Spike Lee, HBO or Oprah Winfrey, because they seem to be at opposite sides of the political spectrum as Hazel Scott!
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.
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.
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.
What an extremely gifted, classy and elegant lady of dignity!!! She refused to sell herself and her soul to societies' "evil" norms!! Yet, I pity the type of people, still, in today's society who gave this documentary 523 thumbs down! SMH; pure insecurity and envy of the worst kind!
Judy Jones as a musician , she's an inspiration and a legend. I'm teaching about her or use this video for my classroom next black history month. Wow. Respect to Hazel Scott.
I feel the same, how has she slipped by and I don't have a single one of her songs. It's a fine line she walked and politics and work don't mix unless your the boss. She was brave and American & her fight against segregation should be printed as one of the greats!
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.
I wish they would do a movie about her. Makes me angry to see what racist whites did to her and continue to do to her by ignoring this beautiful woman who was more talented and more attractive than many of those white artists.
To mitchell, east coast, tousignant: You don't seem to understand the video you just saw. Her American career was trashed because she went up against HUAC at the height of the red scare and told them off. White men who did the same had their careers trashed and SOME WENT TO JAIL. Before that her career was prospering in 'racist America'. When she went to Europe she had a successful life, and when she returned to America the public's tastes had changed and Jimi Hendrix was king of the rock guitar. All in all, she seems to have had a good life and we can all envy her. Talent and training did it. Do you guys have any talent or training, and is the world unjustly denying you your deserved place?
@@henrirousseau9541 While the HUAC certainly didn't help, I stand by my premise. Hollywood producers could and did acquiesce to similar demands from white actors and actresses.
@@henrirousseau9541 I understand and do you understand that many prominent people were labeled as Marxist/Communist just to black ball them for political reasons. I realized that the style of music changed and also contribute to her decline, and I agree she had accomplished a lot, but I believe she would have been more prosperous had she been a token Black Person. I have talent and was black ball for it as well. Read the "Willis Mitchell Story" by Charlene D. Mitchell.
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.
