Hazel Scott - The mysterious Bronze Goddess of Cafe Society

Hazel Scott - The Bronze Goddess of Cafe Society! She was Oprah before Oprah!
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“Who ever walked behind anyone to freedom? If we can't go hand in hand, I don't want to go.” - Hazel Scott For more vintage black Hollywood starlet videos, check out my playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLjQibLG11RaGyAVqWeFaGk-RqloDs2bBd

[@MsAppassionata]

Wow! I agree with that sentiment wholeheartedly. Way to go Hazel (which was, coincidentally, my mother’s name).

[@liviavallendenez]

I live in WA state and the racism here is disgusting. I'm happy to hear Hazel called it out during her time here and helped get laws changed.

[@jhondoe110]

I think day had very 2 diff lives where one, l think one was fuel by alcohol and mind and the other was fueled on music and heart.

[@jhondoe110]

and both had very different cultures and negro Harlem wasn't one of them. RIPz

[@cristymcdonald9008]

You exude class. I have a deep appreciation for your whole vibe!!

[@danavixen6274]

Hazel Scott was a DEFIANT and ELEGANT beauty. She DEFIED the odds as a GIFTED pianist! 🎹 🎵 🎶❤️

[@smorris5638]

Alisha Keys along with many others was clearly influenced by Hazel Scott. I would love to see a movie on her life/ career. I learned about her on my own. Please continue to educate we cannot let these beautiful, black talented women place in history be lost!!!

[@donnag7908]

Yes, I would love to see a movie. It would be an excellent way to introduce Hazel to the young people.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Alicia did a wonderful documentary on PBS highlighting very talented women ❤ that's how Abbey Lincoln came on my radar.

[@candicenicole1219]

Thank you for this!!!! I hit the subscribe button right away! Hazel was THAT girl! I stumbled on her when I was researching Rev Adam Clayton Powell!! That wasn’t until my Honors African American History class last semester in College. (I’m 34 and hadn’t even knew who she was beforehand) She was the definition of a Goddess!!!!! So entertaining, eclectic and an amazing Black woman! The first Black woman to have her own TV show syndicated❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KarineAlourde]

It makes me so excited when people discover who she is! She deserves all the flowers! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@candicenicole1219]

@@KarineAlourde yes ma’am!! ALL of the flowers and a movie of her amazing life& MANY contributions!

[@julioalcaraz5417]

What a beautiful 😻 and talented woman. Yes, this is the 1st time I’ve heard or seen of her. Talk about a talent, Liberace NEVER played 2 pianos at the same time. Thank you 🙏 so much for this wonderful report. Keep more of them coming and yes I’ve subscribed to your channel.

[@a.h.2667]

What a beautiful, amazing woman. I love that she had such a supportive mother.

[@trisiibutterfly1161]

This is my first time hearing of her, she sounds divine.

[@brittanycook6459]

That’s what I’m saying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@biabee9713]

Wow. I have never heard of Hazel Scott!! She was a legit prodigy and was a beauty! Great video Karine 🥰

[@KarineAlourde]

Thank you love ❤️

[@davinad2137]

Currently 22 and I found out about Hazel Scott when I was about 15-16 because I loved (and still do) doing research. I found out she was Caribbean like me and was automatically hooked. I watched her documentary and have been in love with her each since. Even I love with her fashion style omg she always styled herself so impressive. I also love how she put her foot down and helped bend the stereotypical role of black people playing a “help”. Whenever I see Alicia Keys playing two pianos I just thank the influence of Hazel, absolutely incredible talent she left behind, she lives forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@liviavallendenez]

The footage of her playing two pianos at once gets me everytime! Such a talented musician and songbird. I learned about her through Alicia Keys and I'm so glad I did.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Me too

[@TheReneex]

Like Lena Horne, Hazel Scott represened the high Black bourgeoisie of the Jim Crow era. She would not take any demeaning roles portraying maids or buffoons on the Silver screens. She became one of the first black entertainers to host her own televsion program and married the young attorney Adam Clayton Powell Jr. The couple was held as an exmaple back then of upper crust Black culture.

[@Westindiantoffee]

She's a hero to my people! I grew up learning about her! Thank you for this! 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@02loud]

Yes! 🇹🇹🇹🇹🙂

[@tobagogyal9350]

Wow. First time I heard about her was on Dominic's Instagram news blog

[@marsha7748]

She achieved all of stardom over in America, and she stood side by side with all of the black American activist here

[@californiagirl1579]

Yes

[@coleyounger6498]

@@marsha7748 Tell that to the idiot Tariq Nasheed lol

[@SJanez91]

I hate that Ms. Hazel Scott is not being talked about enough because she was definitely a force to be reckoned with. Hollywood definitely needs to make biopic about her.

[@joelprince4170]

It was basically a requirement back then to be elegant and dignified. I do wish that would come back in today's Hollywood.

[@JAMBALAYATALKS]

Wish it would come back to family and community first, than we might see it reflected in other spaces.

[@hisremnant9957]

AMEN and AMEN!

[@shalawndillon4525]

She's so talented in piano. And very beautiful.

[@californiagirl1579]

Yes she was definitely beautiful wow & talented

[@girlwithadream5608]

I grew up playing the piano. As a grow up, I learn about these African American composers and black women who were pianists. This warms my little kid heart who just wanted to be piano but saw little representation.

[@Genine369]

This is my first time hearing about her. Sounds like she was the "GOAT" in her Era.

[@volitionspark2686]

I learned about her, Billie, Lena, Josephine & other women through my grandparents. A good book to read to start is called Brown Sugar. Its a Donald Bogle book.

[@AquariusSoul]

My first time hearing of this gifted beauty. I'm learning about a lot of unknown talent from your channel!

[@ruthbobo218]

An excellent read 'Hazel Scott: The Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist from Cafe Society to Hollywood to HUAC' by Karen Chilton.

[@KarineAlourde]

Oooo instantly going to find this on kindle thank you for the recommendation 🙏🏼

[@tp2937]

I never heard of Hazel Scott before your documentary. I absolutely loved this! I have watched your other videos and they are just as informative. You are an excellent historian. THANK YOU

[@sophiaisabelle01]

Hazel Scott seems much more elegant than any of us can assume about her. Thanks for your dedication and consistency.

[@KarineAlourde]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nelliethursday1812]

@@KarineAlourde You really should look into Muriel Smith she was a dancer in the 1956 version of Moulin Rouge plus she was singing voice of Zsa Zsa Gabor. Like so many talented African American entertainers she found more appreciation in Europe. She also sang Bali Hi very beautifully

[@lettiegrant9447]

It's so sad that they were not appreciated in their own country. Sad.

[@nelliethursday1812]

@@lettiegrant9447 yes it is tragic beyond words at least Europe knew good music and talent when they heard it and were blind to color

[@philosophie8744]

I agree she was stunning and so stylish. I had seen her and herd her music but I didn’t know about her life at all what an amazing woman… the whole package beautiful talented intelligent brave wow 🤩

[@philosophie8744]

I have only heard of her because of my love of jazz music especially this era… but I completely agree that she is not spoken about enough. She was amazingly talented and a icon for women everywhere ❤thank you for sharing her with more people who don’t know her…

[@shavonnestacia2865]

I came across a clip of Hazel playing 2 pianos on Instagram several years ago....I've been obsessed with Hazel every since....Beauty & Brains

[@catspaw3092]

Finally a mom who wasn't typical stage mother Hazel's mom wasn't like Judy Garland's, Jean Harlow or Natalie Wood's mothers I never heard of Hazel myself glad you brought her into the spotlight Karine.

[@beautifulqueen4645]

Hazel Scott was talented gorgeous and phenomenal not only was she a wonderful musician but she lit up the room everywhere she went.

[@jonasalden29201]

I LOVE your channel. I've watched a number of these biographical videos, and you certainly your homework, but the level of presentation and "flavor" you put into them with your commentary is next-level. Your voice is SO soothing.

[@analogboi]

Thx for helping keep the memory of this queen alive. Hazel is so forgotten which is both typical and sad. 💜💜💜

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

I knew about her because of my love of jazz music and this era. I became familiar with her after coming across a documentary on her here on KZbin. That was before Alicia Keys' tribute to her at the Grammys.

[@gabbysch2625]

I first saw her in the 1943 movie "Something to Shout About". Such a talent and very naturally beautiful with a great personality.

[@Carlaalvy315]

This is also my first time hearing about her.. She was stunning. thank you for this ♥️

[@ladylucile15]

Never heard of her before She was stunning and talented

[@JAMBALAYATALKS]

Black people had more solidarity back then, because they were unified by a common goal and values. Today money moves men more than principles.

[@catherinethomas7]

Oh my goodness, I love this. My daughter plays piano and is very good. However she is burning out. (She’s a perfectionist & is 13). She’s been playing since she was 6. She plays by ear and reads music. I’m going to make sure she sees this & anything else I can find on her. Thanks so much for this video! You’re the best. 🎹🎼

[@tyty6342]

I'm sitting here with my mouth wide open and teary-eyed, this is my first time hearing of this beautiful Queen Hazel Scott 😍 💕 💖 💗 ❤️ ♥️

[@yos8342]

It is a crime I did not know her name before this. Such an incredible woman, so inspiring.

[@lovethefields]

THIS CHANNEL IS A DREAM! I’ve always felt more should know of this genius woman!

[@CeciColeman7]

First time I’ve heard of her and I just love her already she a beast with that piano.

[@gagecarty4290]

The entrainment industry relies on the Government and Hazel Scott upset the status quo so when she left the country country she was downplayed especially with the fall of Adam Clayton Powell. Heard about her from family members who lived in Harlem and are from Trinidad

[@deebabes33]

I discovered her a few years ago I can’t remember how. It’s a shame she isn’t more well known and recognized

[@Arbed225]

Ms. Hazel Scott was ICONIC. Great musician who was once married to Adam Clayton Powell.

[@marlenereed7623]

Amazing, brave, lovely lady.. instead of our ladies today tearing each other apart, they need to ff this example.. Our societies, communities need more strong-minded, solid characters, brave women like her.. 💕💯🙌🙏

[@sekaynamitchell8229]

First time hearing about her. Why oh why don’t I knew her name??? So many 1sts. 1st black TV host to head up her own show . A triple threat!:)1st black women to be paid over a million for own show👏🏾👑👏🏾👑👏🏾👑💐💐💐💐

[@reinaafricana6423]

I have learned about these dynamic individuals from you, Ms. Karine Alourde. Thank you!

[@shamikiabanks3946]

Thanks Beautiful ❤️, I love Hazel Scott, I admired her style and grace while playing piano.

[@renevallee4217]

Mae West was a friend who supported Hazel Scott and had her in her 1942 film THE HEATS ON--Shejust about stole the show...

[@moviegirl8648]

I first read about Hazel Scott back in the 1970's and 1980's. She was a very popular performer in the 1940's and 1950's. But I assume that when the world's taste in music moved on from swing , jazz, and the big bands she became less popular. She is probably best known now as Adam Clayton Powell's second wife. Thank you, Ms. Alourde, for focusing on this unique woman, her talents, and civil rights activism.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

She actually was blacklisted

[@shantewriters3079]

I learned about her for the first time last year. She was amazing! I’m glad you did a video on her. ❤

[@HeatherW99]

Love your videos.. Will you do an update on Billie Holiday.? I think there are still things about her we've missed.

[@aprilabramyan6613]

I absolutely LOVE Hazel Scott.. So beautiful, so insanely talented and yet, I feel, not given nearly enough credit. My husband... FROM RUSSIA... actually introduced me to her music and I fell in love with her and her music ever since!! He said his grandfather would play her records and that's how he learned about her.

[@riconui5227]

Why is this woman not better known? I admit I’d seen her name but knew nothing about her story. Big thanks for this introduction. I love this era of music so I’m game for more Hazel Scott. She is just so beautiful….. and stunning looking too.

[@jeanniebonds5358]

Thank you for all of the videos of these iconic beautiful black women and yes I'm familiar with hazel Scott I learned of her from TCM she is phenomenal I'm obsessed with her as well she was so gorgeous!

[@melissabeauvery7446]

Oprah could NEVER. Hazel's beauty,elegance,intelligence and talent is OUT of this world. I could hear her play the piano all day.

[@Munecamorena93]

Period

[@LADYDIVAful]

Hazel was a jazz pianist, Oprah is a Talk Show Host? What’s up with letting one BLACK FEMALE DOWN to uplift another antics? BOTH women are amazing!

[@melissabeauvery7446]

@@LADYDIVAful There is no comparison. How am I letting anyone down?

[@LADYDIVAful]

@@melissabeauvery7446 You acquiesced with the caption & that’s cool! It’s your EXPERT OPINION! However, Hazel is ONE of the culture’s phenomenal women. Seriously, I don’t understand why we COMPARE us to us? It’s another form of crabs in the bucket play. Why all cannot BE GREAT in their own right? Here’s what I notice we do, consistently let one down to uplift another in hopes of the uplifted one is the NEXT MESSIAH, savior! If Hazel was here, she would be compare to Beyoncé, dead wrong too! We don’t have to like Oprah, but her catalog is BAR NONE! Her Morehouse contributions are unmatched! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO. She’s NOT God, but damn what we’re looking for cause Jesus gone! Sis, I’m not here to tongue box over our expert opinion, so enjoy the rest of your night!

[@lej7898]

Melissa said Oprah was not Grace because the title of the episode. She was not putting Oprah down but I would think she didn’t think it wasn’t the best comparison. Although, I understood the loose reason why the host made the comparison because Hazel had a TV Talk show. Melissa was stating that Oprah did a variety of other things that seemly differed. There did mot seem to be any malicious intent from Melissa.

[@moormagic1]

My mother was friends with Hazel. Both of them were from Trinidad and lived in Harlem.

[@hiramjohnson9681]

Hattie McDaniel deserved our respect as the first American of African descent to receive an Oscar. What she had to endure, what our ancestors forbore must never be trifled with. Her sacrifice helped to pave the way for Hazel Scott to stand firm. Plus, HS was not born in our nation so was not reared with a mentality of less than. Yes, she deserves her flowers and kudos, just as HMcD does.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

It doesn't matter where she was born. We all come from this planet and suffer discrimination. Stop trying to make this Hazel vs. Hattie and being divisive. They are both queens who deserve their flowers.

[@donaldcasey9204]

The first time I learned about hazel Scott was back in the late seventies when I watched an old movie called Rhapsody and blue people should look for that movie and Hazel Scott is awesome in it it's not a very big part but she's definitely and besides that. Besides that I read more about her in the book by Donald Bogle call Brown Sugar.

[@Wanderlustjunky]

its a shame i never heard about her until today .

[@Shivs628]

Alicia Keys did a tribute to her during her stint as the host of the Grammys

[@robot12423]

I'd like to see Marvin Gaye

[@pamelahudson824]

I recall seeing this beautiful, talented lady featured in the Ebony and Jet magazines when I was a little girl. My Mother spoke of her often . She was a big celebrity and lived a fabulous life. I saw Alicia Keys performing On two pianos at one time a few years ago. Perhaps she got that idea from Ms. Hazel Scott. Both are great talents. From the footage you've presented, Ms. Scott was something else.

[@TheReneex]

TCM Turner Classic Movies aired some of her films a few years ago and Film Historian Donald Bogle introduced me to her. Like Lena Horne, Ms Scott refused to take demeaning roles in cinema at the height of the Jim Crow era. Both women were celebrated by the Black press and Hazel went on to Marry attorney Adam Clayton Powell. She became one of the first Black entertainers to produce her own television program as well. Sad that very few are familiar with her.

[@Bulldog-mi3om]

Wow look at her talent. She is truly stunning.

[@tobagogyal9350]

My country woman. 🇹🇹 Such an elegant trailblazer. Sadly, as a trinibagonian we've never been taught about her in our school. I saw her story on Instagram. It was posted by a Trinidadian journalist

[@FinAl_houR]

I really like that you introduce me to woman I never knew about and great detail and respect. Thank you.

[@tonypetty6662]

She's Gorgeous and Talented 🤩

[@libbybrownenyc]

Such a sophisticated lady

[@karenchandler2921]

I have never heard of Hazel Scott! Oh my god this beauty could play two pianos.

[@robot12423]

Wow the piano sounds beautiful btw Never heard of her⭐

[@hezekiahmanigo4964]

The bronze beauty hazel Scott looked full bodied, and buxom in all respect exclAmation points

[@siyabongamsomi8696]

Great content as always.. What a great beauty first time hearing about hazel Scott..... Please do Dinah Washington.. Please

[@kathiaserrano7740]

I'll admit I've never heard of her. But I fo remember a couple years ago alicia keys dis a tribute to her with the double piano performance.

[@timeabg]

I love that I’m discovering a whole new world of amazing women I didn’t know about, thanks to you.

[@nerdytechs514]

Love your videos, really filled with information and some interesting facts. Unpopular opinion but can you also do one on the 90's supermodel Karen Mulder and her controversies about harassment in the Fashion Industry?

[@prayalways]

She was excellence. Massively Magnificent! Thank you!

[@canaja37]

18 when I learned about her. I found a book about black female celebrities from 1900's through 1990's. Brown sugar I think was the name of it. I learned about her, Nina Mae Mckinney, Freddie Washington, Billie Holiday, Ethel Waters, Ma Ramsey, Bessie Smith, etc from this book

[@moviegirl8648]

That book is called Brown Sugar, and it was written by Donald Bogle. It was about Black American female performers from 1880 through 1980. What a book! I have been hoping every 10 years that he would update the book because entertainment keeps changing. And there are so many people that have joined the ranks of the greats since 1980!

[@canaja37]

@MovieGirl Yes that's it! That's the book! 😀

[@canaja37]

@@moviegirl8648 So true!

[@moviegirl8648]

@@canaja37 Thank you! I'm sure that if anybody reads that book, they will be blown away by the lives, talent, and perseverance of these women. And now with the advent of the internet, social media, and KZbin, it is now possible to see and hear these women.

[@lynnewilliams3241]

I also read the book. We are Uber talented. I don't know what has happened w. how we carry ourselves.

[@wandamathis2139]

Great commentary I never heard of Hazel Scott she was a beautiful gifted woman. She was working those pianos!!!

[@sunshinethemiracletherapist]

She was greater than Oprah, she actually did something for Black Americans. She was more than inspirations.

[@Jamaicandiaspora]

Do one on Cecily Tyson

[@Dr.SoulBrother]

Great episode. I first learned about her when I saw the PBS documentary "Brown Sugar". It is a documentary based on the book by Donald Bogle.

[@marjorievernelle9261]

This was just fabulous. I remember her from the covers of Ebony and Jet but never knew the details of her life.. Thank you.

[@TheJoaniejoancansew]

Hazel Scott was a brilliant soul. I first read about her in a movie about Adam Clayton Powell.

[@lf1496]

Ms. Scott is just a genius. I am from New York and I learned about her in elementary school in the 90''s in the Bronx and Harlem.The Schomberg Institute in Harlem had a whole exhibition on her. In New York especially Harlem the black greats are taught in many of our schools. There are so many great black artists from the past that we do not hold up. She was erased by the history books because of her stand on equality. She lived in Paris after they blacklisted her. Our people used to be so talented. No one in popular black culture has this kind of talent. It's kind of sad that mediocrity is lifted up with talent being suppressed. Please do a video on Nancy Wilson and La Lupe the Queen of Latin Soul ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🇨🇺🇵🇷🎵🎶🎶

[@icecol22]

Thank you for sharing this video!!!! I love your channel!!! This is wonderful!!! I love Hazel Scott as well.She was both very talented and very beautiful !!! Great video!!!I love our history!! I can hear the enthusiasm in your voice for her!!💛💛💛💛

[@4evermistyblu]

I found out about this beautiful, gifted Black woman a few years ago. I couldn’t understand why I never heard of her, but I knew of her lighter skin counterparts Lena Horne, Josephine Baker, Dorothy D, etc. Which is all by designed of course because she stood for something and loved her people.

[@irmamartin2911]

I never heard about her!! She’s a Legend ❤

[@jsrmusic1]

Dad talked about Hazel Scott all the time along with other Black performers when I was a kid. I took piano lessons and he wanted to give me inspiration. But this was in the 60s and we didn't have access to KZbin, videos, or anything. So when he spoke of her, it really didn't mean anything to me because I couldn't see and hear her performances.

[@darrenpalmer4847]

You do great work. Thank you for uplifting the best of our kind!

[@CrystalDatingCoach]

You're AMAZING!! I love how you find all these BEAUTIFUL Stars of Hollywood!! And thank you for showing the World Black Starlets 👏👏👏

[@your.beautiful.mind.now.]

YESSSSSS! My favorite black female pianist!! I can't wait to watch this! Looks-wise, Taraji P. Henson could play her!

[@reginamills896]

H.E.R should DEFINITELY play her in an biography

[@serenab6220]

I also think Chole could play her as well

[@ThePresentTimeNow]

I’ve never heard of Hazel Scott before this video! What a force! Aside from the video, can you do a video on Black women in the 60s and 70s and what their diets were? The bodies were different back then. A lot of women back then were much slimmer. I would like to know the difference from back then and today. There is an obvious difference.

[@Stoppedgetout]

I totally agree and I think it’s got to do with processed foods. Back then people grew some of their own food and their skin and hair looked healthy

[@lynnewilliams3241]

My mom says portions were smaller,more physical activity for all people,and fast food was not a constant. I looked at pictures of her classmates and I do not see obese young people.

[@dorothyhickson2257]

What a beauty! What talent! What an inspiration!! Wow 👏

[@angelsings]

THIS CRAP MAKES ME MAD knowing how much black people went through 🥴🥴😡😡

[@sandrasneed4673]

Thank you for this excellent video on Hazel Scott. I learned about Ms. Scott from my parents. We lived in NYC when I was a child, my Father was a jazz buff and educated me on many popular Black musicians, artists, writers, and politicians from the early 20th century.

[@lindseycarribean5113]

I first heard about her when alicia keys did a tribute to her at the grammys once.

[@nancyp7017]

Never heard of her she’s beautiful, thank you

[@ebkarkevandian]

Wow!, what an amazing talented woman. What a shame I never heard of her until now. Thank you

[@JARUMISTUDIOS]

She looks like Ms. Diana Ross or is it just my eyes???

[@erikagoodwin3786]

Lena, hazel, and Katherine were like a holy trio of glamour and talent and beauty

[@frederickyork4786]

She was a genius born at the wrong time. Thank you so much for this excellent story!

[@charlimcneal5992]

Thank you for introducing us to Hazel Scott

[@christineml1476]

First time! Thanks to you Karine, I've learned about these multi-talented, gorgeous goddesses! ❤️

[@pamelajones-meadows7627]

Absolutely beautiful, you taught me about her. Thanks Sis