Hazel Scott - The mysterious Bronze Goddess of Cafe Society

[@KarineAlourde]

“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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shalawndillon4525]

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

[@californiagirl1579]

Yes she was definitely beautiful wow & talented

[@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.

[@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

[@sophiaisabelle027]

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 🤩

[@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.

[@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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@beautifulqueen4645]

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

[@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

[@ladylucile15]

Never heard of her before She was stunning and talented

[@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.

[@Arbed225]

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

[@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

[@gabbysch2625]

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

[@yos8342]

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

[@AquariusSoul]

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

[@analogboi]

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

[@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 😍 💕 💖 💗 ❤️ ♥️

[@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.. 💕💯🙌🙏

[@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.

[@Bulldog-mi3om]

Wow look at her talent. She is truly stunning.

[@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

[@gullah.geechee.mystic]

Such a sophisticated lady

[@sunshinethemiracletherapist]

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

[@tonypetty6662]

She's Gorgeous and Talented 🤩

[@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

[@Carlaalvy315]

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

[@maryhilson7914]

First Time seeing this beautiful woman

[@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.

[@erikagoodwin3786]

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

[@karenchandler2921]

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

[@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.

[@akrenwinkle]

She could have made it on singing alone. But that piano. That DOUBLE piano! What a treat for the ear and eye, too.

[@chingre94122]

I agree!

[@lynneallen1652]

I am 56 years old and I am embarrassed to say I've never heard of this beautiful woman, this beautiful intelligent woman.

[@noregroetz]

Hazel Scott became a member of the Baha’i Faith on December 1, 1968, after she learned about the it from Dizzy Gillespie. Thank you for the great information!

[@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.

[@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. 🎹🎼

[@shamikiabanks3946]

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

[@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.

[@irmamartin2911]

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

[@stacey-annspencer2639]

She was a friend of Mae West that's how I heard of her. They did a movie together in 1942 The Heats On, she was brilliant in that role.

[@prayalways]

She was excellence. Massively Magnificent! Thank you!

[@shantewriters3079]

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

[@reinaafricana6423]

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

[@SoulfullySophia]

My first time hearing about this amazing woman

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

Wow! What an awe-inspiring woman of class, education, and grace. You can tell she was down to earth too! 🌅

[@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.

[@timeabg]

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

[@LisaRobinson0725]

Most American families have known of Hazel Scott but young folks may not have heard of her... But, most poeple over sixty years of age, for the most part, know of Hazel Scott. She's quite famous, but, nostalgic African American musician and actress. Thank you, for sharing.

[@KarlaScipio]

As a girl, we were taught about her and her story. I am proud of her Trinidad🇹🇹 American and her awesome abilities. We must teach the next generation about our ancestors..

[@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!

[@Monaedeezy]

Phenomenal woman!❤

[@ravie6973]

Thanks for this. When I clicked on this I had no idea who Hazel Scott was. And then I further realised that she is a Trinidadian. I too am a Trinidadian so that was a wonderful surprise, to know she was born in the capital, Port of Spain. So thanks so much. I'm going to forward this to my fellow Trinidadians!

[@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

[@charlimcneal5992]

Thank you for introducing us to Hazel Scott

[@Calinotch06]

Wow never heard of her, she sounds like an amazing woman.

[@wandamathis2139]

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

[@deirdreyearwood3383]

The beautiful Trinidadian Ms. Scott. She was sublime and not known of well enough. I love history so I discovered her via you tube about 10 years ago. She most definitely deserve her flowers. Thank you ❤

[@darrylhayes3662]

Thank you for present ing this miraculously talented woman. I learned of Hazel Scott in college yet as Adam Clayton Powell’s wife and very little of her talent I knew of her activism via James Baldwin yet here you showed her extraordinary musical repertoire. Gorgeous without flaw I was more into her husband as a youngster way into college ( political science major ) this is how I learned about her. Until now she had a tv show long b4 I was born is remarkable I thought Nat King Cole was the 1st Black on tv. I appreciate you presenting these iconic legends and continue success in doing so ☮️

[@jasminbrown6207]

Very well said. "Why would someone come to see me. But wouldn't sit next to someone that looks like me ."

[@dorothyhickson2257]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@nancyp7017]

Never heard of her she’s beautiful, thank you

[@derekjohnson3829]

Another great edition! Ethel Waters was actually the first black person of either gender to have their own TV show though 11 years before Scott. After shutting down the production of “The Heat’s On” (as you pointed out), Columbia studio head, Harry Kohn promised she would never make another movie as long as he lived… fifteen years later, she would finally be offered an acceptable role whilst in Paris thinking she broke his damning curse. Turned out he was right as he died the day before…. Juilliard had an age limit of 16 at the time so for her to take lessons as a little black girl in the 1920s at eight was beyond phenomenal on several levels… Love the series; keep up the great work.

[@hezekiahmanigo4964]

Hazel Scott had gorgeous hair lllllooooovvvvveeeee it exclamation points

[@ebkarkevandian]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jamesprevard6555]

These collections are a gem! I'm so free 2 know my history & be free of the Black Exploitation of our people!

[@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!

[@karenlouise2156]

First time I heard about Hazel Scott

[@TheJoaniejoancansew]

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

[@TeaWitcher]

I hadn't heard of her until now but Glad you are covering this Legendary woman. She should not be forgotten about

[@crystalanamericaninsicily]

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

[@jrmetmoi]

I love that she could play two pianos at the same time and she was so pretty as well 🤩

[@FinAl_houR]

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

[@charissethomas4232]

Well hell I m in my 60's and I'm just now learning about this amazing woman.. thanks to this channel ..it proves we are never to old or young to learn ...Thank You 💕💕🥰

[@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...

[@robot12423]

Wow the piano sounds beautiful btw Never heard of her⭐

[@kimmiet1980]

I learned about Hazel Scott watching a movie about Adam Clayton Powell Jr. called "Keep The Faith, Baby". Hazel Scott was portrayed by Vanessa Williams.

[@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.

[@celestebenitez6688]

First time I heard of Hazel was 2018. It was while listening to my favorite Jazz radio station. I love her and Mary Lou Williams.

[@bernardhightowersr4618]

I have just heard of Hazel Scott. I’m just studying music again. After 54 yrs I am 67 years now. Just for eye hand coordination and relaxation. Thank.

[@vanessacarter5966]

I was today years old when I first ever heard about Hazel Scott. Thank You for this New Black History Moment. I'm so glad that your video showed up on my recommended list, I can't wait until my grandbabies get old enough to share your KZbin channel with them!!! 🙏🏽 ❤️🖤💚

[@JavierGomez-zq4ol]

Love ya work homegirl , you have no prejudice you put us on to all the Golden classics,thank you.

[@flobaba4586]

What an amazing woman. Thank you for introducing her to us.

[@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.

[@Yelena8980]

Never heard about her until this video. Thank you!