Hazel Scott was a very savvy and an amazing woman. She was a trend setter for African Americans everywhere and showed them that it was possible to chase their dreams. Hazel was trained on piano and saxophone. She was born in Spain, but once her father died she moved to New York to live with her grandma and mother. Once Hazel was in New York, her musical genius began. She played in an all woman bands and through connections she got the opportunity to go to Julliard. Her fame began to grow and grow until she was one of the biggest names in music as well as one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Hazel was a brilliant performer, a TV host, a respected actress, and an idol to people everywhere.
Aside from her fame, Hazel faced a lot of adversity and overcame many challenges. She was constantly doubted because of her skin color and in the beginning of her career she had a harder time gaining momentum in her career. She was able to perform at mixed clubs and later in her career she would agree to perform only at clubs and theaters that allowed both black and white people. Hazel was a historic woman and she made so many steps possible for African Americans everywhere. It was hard for Africans Americans to make a name for themselves in a world that was dominated by mainly white people. The entertainment, music, and restaurant industries were ran and dominated by mainly white males. Hazel had to break so many social boundaries to get the success that she did. Hazel used her fame to stand up to racial segregation. The industry didn't like her for this and that was why it is hard to find tracks of Hazel Scott in history books. Although she was a musical legend, an activist, and a loved woman she didn't get the recognition she deserved based on her skin color. While this is extremely messed up, Hazel Scott still paved the way for African Americans everywhere.
Video of Hazel Scott playing Piano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTtX7QVaQWk
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