What Ever Happened to Hazel Scott?

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2016
  • This video essay tells the story of the extraordinary pianist and jazz vocalist, Hazel Scott. Written and edited by Eve Goldberg.

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  • @elleobi
    @elleobi 5 років тому +2948

    The worst kind of assassination is to erase someone from memory. Thank you for resurrecting her!

    • @ernestinetodd7744
      @ernestinetodd7744 5 років тому +44

      Awesome lady smart and gifted

    • @evegoldberg9176
      @evegoldberg9176  5 років тому +54

      I agree. So glad you liked the video!

    • @danvanlandingham3854
      @danvanlandingham3854 5 років тому +34

      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.

    • @brucesweatmaniii6030
      @brucesweatmaniii6030 5 років тому +12

      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?

    • @nanapearlpearl2696
      @nanapearlpearl2696 5 років тому +3

      😍

  • @kametralaqueal6921
    @kametralaqueal6921 5 років тому +2249

    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.

    • @brucesweatmaniii6030
      @brucesweatmaniii6030 5 років тому +23

      Let's tell Oprah about this?

    • @brucesweatmaniii6030
      @brucesweatmaniii6030 5 років тому +18

      @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

    • @evegoldberg9176
      @evegoldberg9176  5 років тому +52

      Yes, she was SO amazing. I didn't know about her until a few years ago either.

    • @trueamerican9124
      @trueamerican9124 5 років тому +56

      I'm glad she wasn't a sell out, like Oprah Winfrey.

    • @sooskanolan
      @sooskanolan 5 років тому +4

      @@@brucesweatmaniii6030 So where are Scott Joplin's papers now?

  • @unwaveringbutler6415
    @unwaveringbutler6415 4 роки тому +812

    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 👑

    • @SSKMusicBeats
      @SSKMusicBeats 4 роки тому +8

      🙏🏾❤️

    • @sharigill3130
      @sharigill3130 4 роки тому +24

      Kida Butler They play a video of her at Riverside church in NY every year.

    • @sunnylilme
      @sunnylilme 4 роки тому +20

      Beautiful! You should be proud. I would be!

    • @RuthiesVlogWorld
      @RuthiesVlogWorld 4 роки тому +41

      You should come out and speak for your grandmas I didn’t know there was a famous black women tv before Opera accomplishment ❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @unwaveringbutler6415
      @unwaveringbutler6415 4 роки тому +38

      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.

  • @TH-ue7lj
    @TH-ue7lj 4 роки тому +209

    Now she was FLAWLESS! She's playing the piano like nothing I've ever seen.

  • @Nikkicoral
    @Nikkicoral 5 років тому +876

    I can’t believe we haven’t had a movies about this wonderful strong woman.

    • @ericwilliamson5508
      @ericwilliamson5508 5 років тому +21

      To busy with. Konye. Jzee. Snoop. People with no talent

    • @christophermichael5764
      @christophermichael5764 5 років тому +8

      Ava Duvernay: Hold my beer...and shea butter.

    • @vickylittles6714
      @vickylittles6714 5 років тому +26

      I AGREE... A MOVIE ABOUT HER WOULD BE AWESOME

    • @sailorginsing
      @sailorginsing 5 років тому +25

      I vote for Janelle Monae to play her

    • @adphillips
      @adphillips 5 років тому +26

      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.

  • @latifahhassanshabazzali9321
    @latifahhassanshabazzali9321 5 років тому +496

    NO WONDER THEY ERASED HER FROM HISTORY.. STRONG BEAUTIFUL RESPECTFUL AND DIDN'T SELL HER SOUL!

    • @antoasap8644
      @antoasap8644 5 років тому +1

      Exactly what a queen

    • @PiecesOfJenus
      @PiecesOfJenus 5 років тому

      Amen!!

    • @JUSTME-hm7dh
      @JUSTME-hm7dh 4 роки тому +3

      And also a BLACK WOMAN!!!

    • @stefanpigford6891
      @stefanpigford6891 4 роки тому

      LATIFAH SHARIF yeah

    • @CerebralTheReal1
      @CerebralTheReal1 4 роки тому +2

      They didn't erase her.. We did.. Black America barely acknowledges amazing women from our history only a select few

  • @rhythmictiger
    @rhythmictiger 4 роки тому +87

    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.

  • @talichianoah5067
    @talichianoah5067 4 роки тому +248

    She was not playing around with these folks. She was something else! Loved, loved, LOVED her story

  • @kaynone1726
    @kaynone1726 4 роки тому +854

    They blacklisted her for standing up for herself and the rights of black people. First time hearing about her, beautiful woman and voice.

    • @robinfranklin8001
      @robinfranklin8001 4 роки тому +45

      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.

    • @AnastasiaLUVSU
      @AnastasiaLUVSU 4 роки тому +12

      @@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.

    • @jaajaarogers9101
      @jaajaarogers9101 4 роки тому +2

      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 🙏🏼

    • @jaajaarogers9101
      @jaajaarogers9101 4 роки тому +3

      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

    • @toddmaek5436
      @toddmaek5436 4 роки тому +4

      @@robinfranklin8001 literally the history of America.

  • @CalabarSweetii
    @CalabarSweetii 5 років тому +468

    Frustrating that I am only just now finding out about this Queen. Smh.

    • @SilentNight-us2tn
      @SilentNight-us2tn 5 років тому

      Same!

    • @Dranovill9
      @Dranovill9 5 років тому +6

      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...

    • @waynegore176
      @waynegore176 5 років тому +1

      Indeed

    • @taralang8854
      @taralang8854 5 років тому +1

      same she was amazing there should be more about her.

    • @nikradik
      @nikradik 5 років тому +1

      Wow me too..I'm ashamed

  • @stephanieoutlaw1170
    @stephanieoutlaw1170 4 роки тому +416

    Now that's what I call Black Class...She demanded respect in all her films!!!!

    • @keithearl7879
      @keithearl7879 4 роки тому +11

      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 ..

    • @robinfranklin8001
      @robinfranklin8001 4 роки тому +5

      @@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.😊

    • @JoseyTurn17
      @JoseyTurn17 4 роки тому +4

      And for others.

    • @robertbroadbent3881
      @robertbroadbent3881 4 роки тому +3

      That's simply Class

    • @stpdncr
      @stpdncr 2 роки тому

      Wow she’s was an amazing women

  • @LS-ti1rz
    @LS-ti1rz 4 роки тому +56

    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.

  • @Elwrt455
    @Elwrt455 5 років тому +366

    A Trinidadian legend, piano virtuoso, and first black American woman to host a TV show

  • @iumahebert2882
    @iumahebert2882 5 років тому +340

    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 🙌

    • @breememe6192
      @breememe6192 5 років тому

      This will probably sound strange but your profile is gorgeous!

    • @falanajerido6939
      @falanajerido6939 5 років тому +2

      Smart lady she made more then Lena horne

    • @servant4473
      @servant4473 5 років тому +1

      I know Black Women today that are millionaires. The live up North and in Las Vegas and LA

  • @thejazzman210
    @thejazzman210 4 роки тому +54

    That woman had one of the most beautiful smiles ever. Oh, and she was talented as hell too.

  • @nativesonascending6264
    @nativesonascending6264 4 роки тому +127

    I'm so excited for my 10 year old daughter to watch this documentary.

  • @aly-bocarcisse613
    @aly-bocarcisse613 5 років тому +384

    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 👍🏿

    • @markdarnell614
      @markdarnell614 5 років тому +6

      AMEN!

    • @bellablackmist5033
      @bellablackmist5033 5 років тому +11

      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.

    • @howardharris4522
      @howardharris4522 5 років тому +3

      A theatre spirit has awaked.

    • @teeshirtmasterscom
      @teeshirtmasterscom 5 років тому +2

      Amen to that!

    • @bettythomas8660
      @bettythomas8660 4 роки тому

      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

  • @datruth-izoutthere3949
    @datruth-izoutthere3949 5 років тому +313

    Wow! She was amazing! Thanks for sharing Hazel Scott's amazing story. Get on this one Spike Lee!

    • @mildredculberson3012
      @mildredculberson3012 5 років тому +5

      This was a amazing story

    • @Msboochie2
      @Msboochie2 5 років тому +4

      That would be awesome.

    • @QueenSugar72
      @QueenSugar72 5 років тому

      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!

    • @QueenSugar72
      @QueenSugar72 5 років тому +1

      @@lololee24 No ma'am. Malcolm D Lee or the director of Black Panther but Steve McQueen??????? No, no ma'am!

    • @QueenSugar72
      @QueenSugar72 5 років тому

      @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!😡😶

  • @EliahHoliday
    @EliahHoliday 4 роки тому +399

    A woman too good for the pettiness of her time.

    • @shalanathomas7751
      @shalanathomas7751 4 роки тому +3

      right!!!

    • @leticiaquinonez9628
      @leticiaquinonez9628 4 роки тому +2

      So true.

    • @jaajaarogers9101
      @jaajaarogers9101 4 роки тому +4

      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

    • @miahc2001
      @miahc2001 4 роки тому

      Pettiness? You must be white.

  • @crieverytim
    @crieverytim 2 роки тому +56

    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.

    • @darhyllacy2026
      @darhyllacy2026 Рік тому +5

      Thank God for You tube! Couldn't do with out you!!

    • @pussiboos21t
      @pussiboos21t 11 місяців тому

      Most womens contributions are erased or stolen by men.

    • @jamessteen6667
      @jamessteen6667 5 місяців тому

      Yeah like me dammit, well now i know, she had a lil Oscar pedersonish

  • @James-StJames
    @James-StJames 7 років тому +310

    One of our greatest musicians, we should ensure she is never forgotton.

  • @cindydo8781
    @cindydo8781 4 роки тому +468

    I loved she didn't play any degrading roles.

    • @heyamina7043
      @heyamina7043 4 роки тому +4

      Cindy Do 👏👏me too

    • @wowso4
      @wowso4 4 роки тому +4

      Cindy Do same here, says a lot about her character

    • @sparx180
      @sparx180 4 роки тому +3

      Cindy Do I agree. Hazel had too much class for that.

    • @sparx180
      @sparx180 4 роки тому

      @sboudreaux27 Figures!!!

    • @asabifatosin1150
      @asabifatosin1150 4 роки тому

      Cindy Do So much respect for her.♥️

  • @millionairemillennial86
    @millionairemillennial86 4 роки тому +277

    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.

    • @TheCritic9196
      @TheCritic9196 4 роки тому +15

      What if black women stood up for themselves the way Mrs Scott did
      All respect comes from self respect

    • @bobby12348
      @bobby12348 4 роки тому +13

      @@TheCritic9196 We have all the time. Tubman stood up for black men ,women and kids.✌🏿

    • @unique74muzik
      @unique74muzik 4 роки тому +13

      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.

    • @unique74muzik
      @unique74muzik 4 роки тому +5

      @@bobby12348 Nat Turner too.

    • @josefmiddleton1980
      @josefmiddleton1980 4 роки тому +7

      The only thing that stands up in Hollywood for BLK men is their penis & it's ashame.

  • @wildcard5269
    @wildcard5269 4 роки тому +83

    Miss Hazel Scott LIVED Life how she wanted to.

  • @mspmrsi8482
    @mspmrsi8482 5 років тому +280

    I THINK TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SHOULD HONOR HER IN A VERY SPECIAL WAY

    • @nrw7734
      @nrw7734 4 роки тому +16

      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.

    • @shalanathomas7751
      @shalanathomas7751 4 роки тому +12

      @@nrw7734 That's a GOOD idea! fellow Trinidadian here...

    • @marilynb884
      @marilynb884 4 роки тому +8

      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.

    • @cynthiaedwards954
      @cynthiaedwards954 4 роки тому +10

      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.

    • @blaquefaerie8201
      @blaquefaerie8201 4 роки тому +3

      @@marilynb884 I love Hazel Scott, but dont rewrite our history to fit your narrative.

  • @thetataliciouschannel2269
    @thetataliciouschannel2269 4 роки тому +736

    I refuse to play a mamy, prostitute or servant in real life either! Thank you God for Hazel Scott

    • @stefanpigford6891
      @stefanpigford6891 4 роки тому +3

      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

    • @empresslioness9964
      @empresslioness9964 4 роки тому +5

      Have to have discernment in all that we do. Don't take any role just for money

    • @wildcard5269
      @wildcard5269 4 роки тому +2

      Spread the Word

    • @jaajaarogers9101
      @jaajaarogers9101 4 роки тому +3

      THE TATALICIOUS CHANNEL she is true African accent Queen 👸 Hazel was dam right too put her rights forward

    • @countrylove9337
      @countrylove9337 4 роки тому +1

      THE TATALICIOUS CHANNEL you are so beautiful and respectful

  • @bigkeys1
    @bigkeys1 3 роки тому +21

    We musicians owe so much to this woman. Her story should be much more known.

  • @onlymine8
    @onlymine8 3 роки тому +39

    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.

    • @DrivermanO
      @DrivermanO 10 місяців тому

      Wasn't Winifred Attwell a Trinidadian too?

  • @sunflowerpwr.8821
    @sunflowerpwr.8821 5 років тому +1898

    Black-balled for wanting to be treated with dignity and respect... still going on today.

    • @liecrusher3506
      @liecrusher3506 5 років тому +12

      Harry Cohn ...

    • @wjsjallday9202
      @wjsjallday9202 5 років тому +51

      Monique is going through it right now

    • @liecrusher3506
      @liecrusher3506 5 років тому +3

      @@wjsjallday9202 please elaborate?

    • @wjsjallday9202
      @wjsjallday9202 5 років тому +78

      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

    • @caracasboogie
      @caracasboogie 5 років тому +17

      SMH! This is America

  • @darylmichael7
    @darylmichael7 5 років тому +607

    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.

    • @ameliaroque3854
      @ameliaroque3854 5 років тому +6

      darylmichael7 - Casualties of this sort come in all shapes and colors; think about it.

    • @ignorecorporatenews
      @ignorecorporatenews 5 років тому +6

      So did white JAZZ artists. To Japan also.

    • @shardtx
      @shardtx 5 років тому +61

      People that are pointing out the fact that non-black people had to do it too are totally missing the point. Damn shame.

    • @robocat10
      @robocat10 5 років тому +16

      Darylmichael, I totally agree with you this should be made into a full length movie, maybe Alicia Keys could play the lead.

    • @darylmichael7
      @darylmichael7 5 років тому +7

      robocat10 Alicia would be a great choice. 👍🏽

  • @ottogreenjr.7857
    @ottogreenjr.7857 4 роки тому +51

    I am honored that she is my ancestor...

    • @r.moseley7191
      @r.moseley7191 3 роки тому +3

      Otto Green you must be related to the Samuel and King clan in Trinidad.

    • @rubywlee3831
      @rubywlee3831 3 роки тому

      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

    • @rubywlee3831
      @rubywlee3831 3 роки тому

      Ihope her son is alive and doing well ruby

  • @huntybangz
    @huntybangz 3 роки тому +15

    It’s a crime that she isn’t as well known today

  • @andreacooks59
    @andreacooks59 5 років тому +85

    Hazel Scott was a genius and humanitarian; she lived an amazing life.

  • @loraleidoe
    @loraleidoe 5 років тому +164

    Wow, she was absolutely gorgeous and gifted!!

    • @ReneeDougan-yu5bm
      @ReneeDougan-yu5bm 5 років тому +3

      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

  • @MilitantTalker
    @MilitantTalker 4 роки тому +79

    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!

  • @deanneb5274
    @deanneb5274 2 роки тому +2

    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

    • @neetrab
      @neetrab 2 роки тому +1

      She's on tic Tok now?? Wow! Glad

  • @sanchez73day36
    @sanchez73day36 5 років тому +242

    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.

    • @lisafleming9603
      @lisafleming9603 5 років тому

      @Birk Ownby That'll make the shit disturbers grin.

    • @MsTemptation
      @MsTemptation 5 років тому +1

      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.

    • @MsAppassionata
      @MsAppassionata 5 років тому +4

      “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.

    • @inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586
      @inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586 5 років тому +3

      @@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.

    • @itmsjim
      @itmsjim 5 років тому

      @@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.

  • @gidgethrobowski3860
    @gidgethrobowski3860 5 років тому +229

    Thank you for featuring Hazel Scott, what a beautiful, talented, intelligent and brave young Black woman.

    • @LadyLove747
      @LadyLove747 5 років тому +1

      Gidget Hrobowski Amen 🙏🏾 She Was Pure Royalty Indeed!! 💯

    • @BrittanyHoneyyBunzxx
      @BrittanyHoneyyBunzxx 5 років тому

      She was half white that's why she says so pretty

    • @joesmith34
      @joesmith34 5 років тому

      The Diana Krall of that era

  • @gomokollie6512
    @gomokollie6512 3 роки тому +26

    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.

  • @CarlDoesMusic
    @CarlDoesMusic 3 роки тому +6

    It's annoying how many of these people we don't hear about... until a random UA-cam suggestion 😤

  • @TequilaMockingbird88
    @TequilaMockingbird88 4 роки тому +195

    Hazel is, was, and will always be the epitome of fabulous. Caribbean excellence.

    • @TellyWatcher1997
      @TellyWatcher1997 4 роки тому +3

      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!

    • @simonegad
      @simonegad 4 роки тому +1

      I remember Hazel Scott-so beautiful and talented. Love you Tequila my friend.

    • @simonegad
      @simonegad 4 роки тому

      I remember Hazel Scott-magnificent and so brilliantly talented.

  • @GlenSoul1
    @GlenSoul1 4 роки тому +214

    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
      @roybodden9243 4 роки тому +4

      Glen Soul I have two LPs by Winifred Atwell. She was an incredible pianist.

    • @GlenSoul1
      @GlenSoul1 4 роки тому +2

      Mr. Bodden.....I hope you don't mind me asking, but are you from Cayman?

    • @roybodden9243
      @roybodden9243 4 роки тому +1

      Glen Soul yes I am, but I've spent most of my live in the U.S.

    • @GlenSoul1
      @GlenSoul1 4 роки тому +3

      @@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!

    • @roybodden9243
      @roybodden9243 4 роки тому +3

      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.

  • @ananse77
    @ananse77 4 роки тому +33

    The fact that Adam Clayton Powell was called "black" is just hilarious to me. That's the one-drop rule for you!

    • @reginaphalange9417
      @reginaphalange9417 3 роки тому +2

      he’s metis but I don’t know if this word is very used by americans

    • @amzgMe
      @amzgMe 3 роки тому +5

      Ikr... I was just saying that; He absolutely looks white!
      #taytv2.0 #hazelscott

    • @ananse77
      @ananse77 3 роки тому +8

      @@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.

    • @unfazedjae2645
      @unfazedjae2645 3 роки тому +6

      @@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

    • @parisjej
      @parisjej 3 роки тому +3

      @@unfazedjae2645 yeah that shit got to stop

  • @bombasticbushkin4985
    @bombasticbushkin4985 2 роки тому +23

    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.

  • @changedwoman1510
    @changedwoman1510 6 років тому +105

    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!🤩❤

  • @absolutebeauty3580
    @absolutebeauty3580 5 років тому +587

    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

    • @sORrYiMLaTEwHAtdiDiMiSs.
      @sORrYiMLaTEwHAtdiDiMiSs. 5 років тому +4

      Who do you think should play her?

    • @helenabarrington2534
      @helenabarrington2534 5 років тому +1

      Absolute Beauty I agree whole heartedly! Let the movie makes begin to take note and get process started!!!!!

    • @helenabarrington2534
      @helenabarrington2534 5 років тому +6

      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!

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife 5 років тому +2

      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.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife 5 років тому

      Absolute Beauty
      Stop exaggerating.
      She hasn't been erased from American history.
      You just weren't educated in jazz

  • @verlisiarailey422
    @verlisiarailey422 3 роки тому +14

    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!

  • @AdventuresOfBillAndMia
    @AdventuresOfBillAndMia 4 роки тому +18

    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.💃🏽🙌🏽🎊🤩🎹

  • @KBCREW
    @KBCREW 7 років тому +319

    Herstory should be told on the Big Screen!

    • @slmeucalesa1
      @slmeucalesa1 5 років тому +14

      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.

    • @brownbagz
      @brownbagz 5 років тому +5

      YYYAAAAAAAASSSS!!!

    • @evag4535
      @evag4535 5 років тому +3

      Nicki Minaj could play her on screen...... As she's from Trinidad too.....

    • @evag4535
      @evag4535 5 років тому +3

      Could have been the perfect part for a younger Janet Jackson.....

    • @laurenmoore3507
      @laurenmoore3507 5 років тому +4

      Ledesi could portray her well.

  • @JACEYFALK
    @JACEYFALK 6 років тому +101

    She was a hell of a lady! WOW, what a musician and activist. God bless her.

  • @queenofsheba9275
    @queenofsheba9275 4 роки тому +26

    OmG this sista had magical hands!!! WoW I wonder why we never heard of her!!!

    • @pl6275
      @pl6275 4 роки тому +1

      The absolute hypocrisy of the United States, isn't China and Korea the United States close trading partners blatant communists countries.

  • @ckmp
    @ckmp 4 роки тому +18

    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🤗🤗

  • @4GODiswithus
    @4GODiswithus 6 років тому +602

    Of course they didn’t teach us about her in school. Why am I 26 and just finding out about her????? Researching indeed!!!

    • @JackFountain1
      @JackFountain1 6 років тому +45

      Don't feel too bad. I'm 70 and just heard of her. Glad I did.

    • @musket-hc1fc
      @musket-hc1fc 5 років тому +28

      I'm 76 and just heard of her.

    • @sacredlady.
      @sacredlady. 5 років тому +24

      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. 🌹

    • @MrQmason
      @MrQmason 5 років тому +28

      That's why it's up to us to keep their memories alive..... those that hate us surely ain't going to do it....

    • @MrQmason
      @MrQmason 5 років тому +28

      @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...…..

  • @mizzobjectiveone3819
    @mizzobjectiveone3819 5 років тому +84

    I've never heard of this woman! Thank you for bringing her into my life.

  • @localboogeyman
    @localboogeyman 4 роки тому +17

    I had no idea about this amazingly talented woman. I don't think I've ever seen someone so stunningly beautiful.

  • @phyllispetras2181
    @phyllispetras2181 4 роки тому +43

    Charles Mingus was Scott's bassist. Amazing.

    • @Peterblack12
      @Peterblack12 4 роки тому +2

      She was blessed to be in his presence.
      I put him up there with thelonious monk, and fats waller

    • @BigDapPacino
      @BigDapPacino 4 роки тому +15

      @@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...

  • @syntheretique385
    @syntheretique385 5 років тому +213

    She reminds me of Josephine Baker who went through similar struggles and was one of many African Americans finding a second home in France.

    • @keithchanner
      @keithchanner 4 роки тому +16

      You can add Nina Simone who also found a second home there in France to that list she reminds me of her.

    • @KevinRoddy
      @KevinRoddy 4 роки тому +6

      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.”

    • @rjohnson7416
      @rjohnson7416 4 роки тому

      hell naw

  • @janinecox256
    @janinecox256 4 роки тому +68

    She took a stand when it wasn’t easy and she was dignified!

  • @cathyivery9918
    @cathyivery9918 4 роки тому +25

    I love how so many artist moved overseas to reinvent their careers and themselves.

  • @BearingMySeoul
    @BearingMySeoul 4 роки тому +31

    This is an amazing mini-doc! I'm so glad UA-cam suggested it. :)

  • @PriestessAusetRaAmen
    @PriestessAusetRaAmen 5 років тому +226

    She was a force to be reckoned with.

  • @swingmanic
    @swingmanic 6 років тому +265

    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!

    • @renaeholmes4348
      @renaeholmes4348 5 років тому +5

      Outstanding! Wonderful!

    • @jeanettesdaughter
      @jeanettesdaughter 5 років тому +5

      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!

    • @Dranovill9
      @Dranovill9 5 років тому +3

      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...

  • @cyndi2342
    @cyndi2342 3 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @freddiemontanez8461
    @freddiemontanez8461 4 роки тому +11

    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

  • @MG-wc6nk
    @MG-wc6nk 5 років тому +108

    I was born in 1981 and I knew about her because I read all sorts of books as a child. I was fascinated with this queen and she made me love playing the piano.

    • @tawanabrown3650
      @tawanabrown3650 5 років тому +2

      That's what's up!

    • @minyonnestraughter906
      @minyonnestraughter906 4 роки тому +2

      M G it's good to know that our young youth read on black history..I'm an 56 yr old African American woman and I never heard of her. Someone needs to do a movie on her life like the other legends in her time

    • @thetataliciouschannel2269
      @thetataliciouschannel2269 4 роки тому +1

      She's beautiful! And talented

  • @williamcarter1272
    @williamcarter1272 5 років тому +58

    You can never erase perfection! Rock on Hazel Scott 😘

  • @sgibb6847
    @sgibb6847 4 роки тому +60

    The more things change, the more they remain the same. Hollywood, Government and Power. Wake up folks and connect the dots.

    • @stevewoodson4635
      @stevewoodson4635 4 роки тому

      New one for me

    • @cookielove8174
      @cookielove8174 4 роки тому

      I screenshot the photo of those white men & I'm going to reach because if it started then the effects NOW are just repeated.

  • @deborahjohnson6834
    @deborahjohnson6834 4 роки тому +31

    Brains beauty integrity talent and courage...of course!

  • @Inkdraft
    @Inkdraft 5 років тому +60

    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.

    • @phopcorn5114
      @phopcorn5114 5 років тому +6

      Is that crazy how someone can get erased from history ? Wow

    • @maudeneyarber9997
      @maudeneyarber9997 5 років тому +1

      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!!

    • @phopcorn5114
      @phopcorn5114 5 років тому

      @@maudeneyarber9997 good point

  • @cliffgaither
    @cliffgaither 5 років тому +180

    *_Thank you for the Education !!_*

    • @lasetlivingstin7752
      @lasetlivingstin7752 4 роки тому

      More to learn...Dr. Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, Dorothy Johnson Vaughan...Also Dr. Walter McAfee...Please pass the knowledge on...

  • @claudelebel49
    @claudelebel49 11 місяців тому +2

    Another amazing woman I've never heard of. A shining light but even the brightest star is not forever. Deeply moved, thank you.

  • @conchdoc
    @conchdoc 3 роки тому +8

    i have listened to Hazel Scott over the years but never knew her story. thanks so much for the enlightenment. what an extraordinary woman!

  • @msladybirddream3451
    @msladybirddream3451 5 років тому +49

    We need a film made about her life, a hit for sure! 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥

    • @ramesesbrown6836
      @ramesesbrown6836 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @evensteve284
    @evensteve284 7 років тому +218

    I just found out about this woman a few hours ago. STUNNING. This posting is excellent. Thank you!

    • @tebbesdw
      @tebbesdw 7 років тому +3

      evensteve284
      Thanks Jr!!!!

    • @suzanneshanbaum6815
      @suzanneshanbaum6815 7 років тому +10

      Wonderful documentary. Thank you Eve!! What a talent!!

    • @patrickholmes4103
      @patrickholmes4103 5 років тому +3

      Me too and i'm 55 years old.

    • @dennelclayton5188
      @dennelclayton5188 5 років тому +4

      @evensteve284
      Shockingly I just learned of her as well, she was an extraordinary woman.

    • @MsAppassionata
      @MsAppassionata 5 років тому +2

      Thank goodness for UA-cam!

  • @lovelydiva06
    @lovelydiva06 4 роки тому +51

    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

    • @RoyalTea70
      @RoyalTea70 10 місяців тому

      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😢

  • @badboymalcolm3839
    @badboymalcolm3839 4 роки тому +41

    This was incredibly well put together. I applaud you for your efforts. It must’ve taken an eternity!

  • @FreddieDDJ
    @FreddieDDJ 5 років тому +234

    Ms. Goldberg, your profile of Hazel Scott is absolutely excellent. Loved every second. Great job !!!

    • @evegoldberg9176
      @evegoldberg9176  5 років тому +7

      Thank you, Mr. Pruitt. I'm glad you liked it.

    • @jacqulinepauley8844
      @jacqulinepauley8844 4 роки тому +3

      very smart n not a sell out😊

    • @magihypnotisthannibalbey1755
      @magihypnotisthannibalbey1755 4 роки тому +1

      Eve Goldberg thank you Cherub from the heart for this. Blessings to you from the Magi in the East 🇲🇦✡️🙏🏿

    • @vanceburks5323
      @vanceburks5323 4 роки тому

      Awesome truth! Thank you so much! More please!

  • @rodterrell304
    @rodterrell304 5 років тому +45

    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.

  • @shirlkimbro3361
    @shirlkimbro3361 4 роки тому +7

    I grew up hearing and seeing these famous entertainers because my sister loved Jazz. Hazel Scott was an exceptional talented lady.

  • @philipmarlowe5035
    @philipmarlowe5035 4 роки тому +13

    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.

  • @MsDreamscaper
    @MsDreamscaper 5 років тому +107

    Alicia mentioned her in the Grammy's when she played 2 pianos.

    • @ThePremel
      @ThePremel 4 роки тому +7

      MAYBE SHE SHOUD DO SOMETHING THEN !!!!!! THEY HAVE SOOOO MUCH MONEY !!! SO LITTLE MEMORY !

    • @MsKali05
      @MsKali05 3 роки тому

      Exactly 🙄

  • @johnferguson8993
    @johnferguson8993 5 років тому +38

    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.

  • @rhouserjr
    @rhouserjr 4 роки тому +25

    Both a tragedy and an inspiration! Beautiful coverage of an amazing artist.

  • @aneshiadixon8762
    @aneshiadixon8762 4 роки тому +6

    My grandmother was a huge fan. Glad to see someone take an interest in this incredible woman. Thank you.

  • @antisocialextrovert3008
    @antisocialextrovert3008 5 років тому +87

    WOW she was a class act, the real deal. I've never heard of her till today, thanks for the upload.

  • @skyjuiceification
    @skyjuiceification 5 років тому +57

    She was intelligent and insightful in a society that really didn't want to see what she represented. imagine that.

  • @theresarobbins5436
    @theresarobbins5436 4 роки тому +22

    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.

  • @ernieragogini3994
    @ernieragogini3994 4 роки тому +6

    Have been a fan of hers for years; heard her in concert. Memorable. A movie of this incredible woman must be made!

  • @Karla_Marie
    @Karla_Marie 5 років тому +30

    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.

  • @tall0362
    @tall0362 5 років тому +81

    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!!!

  • @TravysArtyst
    @TravysArtyst 4 роки тому +2

    As a Trinidadian, I'm always proud to see my fellow country people on an international scale! wow!

  • @jjones29
    @jjones29 6 років тому +319

    She was an American hero! I had no idea about her!

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 5 років тому +7

      Auntie Judy... she is was west indian but accultured american.

    • @KingD-light
      @KingD-light 5 років тому +3

      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.

    • @falanajerido6939
      @falanajerido6939 5 років тому +1

      Amen

    • @neetrab
      @neetrab 5 років тому

      Nobody did.

    • @TammyMartinBLUE
      @TammyMartinBLUE 5 років тому +2

      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!

  • @schandler4630
    @schandler4630 6 років тому +76

    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.

  • @toddschannel3358
    @toddschannel3358 3 роки тому +10

    Excellent documentary. Thank you. It's shocking that she's not more widely known.

  • @chinmia
    @chinmia 4 роки тому +8

    This was an excellent watch! Thank you so much for keeping Hazel alive in this new generation.

  • @tinadiggs7456
    @tinadiggs7456 5 років тому +48

    Hazel was very beautiful.

  • @DavidSpence-davidgadol
    @DavidSpence-davidgadol 6 років тому +123

    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!

  • @MrTrackman100
    @MrTrackman100 3 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @sdholmes7028
    @sdholmes7028 4 роки тому +14

    I've never heard her music, thank you for sharing her story.

  • @sergioleo4475
    @sergioleo4475 7 років тому +99

    What a story. What a woman. Thanks.

    • @hedypickersgill9138
      @hedypickersgill9138 5 років тому +1

      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.

    • @jlkailua
      @jlkailua 5 років тому

      hedy pickersgill And so many Black Women won in Midterms this year. And Stacey is refusing to concede to the cheater, Kemp.