Hazel Scott

The Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist

By: Karen Chilton

Narrated by: Karen Chilton

The acclaimed author of I Wish You Love, Karen Chilton explores the life of legendary jazz performer and civil rights activist Hazel Scott. A well-researched tribute to a woman of immense achievement, Hazel Scott abounds with fascinating detail of a not-too-distant time in American history.

Born in Trinidad, Hazel and her family moved to New York City during the Roaring Twenties. Hazel displayed a startling musical talent, and the remarkable wonder child received an audition at Juilliard at the tender age of eight years. In her teens, she became a fixture at the celebrated Café Society, the Big Apple's first fully integrated nightclub.

Embarking on a career in Hollywood in the 1940s and '50s, Hazel continued a staunch advocacy of civil rights even as she reached ever-greater heights of stardom.

©2008 Karen Chilton (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Moved me to tears

I absolutely LOVED this telling of Hazel Scott’s life. I knew of her husband but I did not know her story. I laughed, I cried. I feel like I have just lost a friend. Sleep well Ms Scott. Sleep well.

Loved Every Minute of It

Excellent job Karen Chilton! So grateful that you kept Ms. Scott’s legacy alive. I learned so much.

What an Extraordinary Life

Everytime I happen to stumble on some extraordinary piece of Black History that just somehow happen to be buried in plain sight...a fire deep in my soul seems to envelope me and breaks off parts of a heart already charred.

This incredibly bigger than life, child prodigy and talent extraordinaire 🖤👑

Hazel Scott:
The Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist
By Karen Chilton

I knew very little of this woman, who was such a star and tour de force in her own right.
What a life! What a story!
To have lived such a blazingly full life with such highs and saddened lows, it's baffling to understand why much brighter light hasn't been shown on her legacy.🌟💖💫💔

The end of it all, my spirit was left quite a bit sad, even mournful😥. Although she mapped oug a lane of her own, and can't nobody steal her shine, I really do wish history would remember her more affirmly.

Excellent and Comprehensive Biography

Hazel Scott was a huge star in her day. This well written and well researched biography gives today’s reader a true understanding of Scott’s tumultuous life and times. Fascinating.

A Beautiful View of an Artist's Life

Loved this well-told, engaging biography. in learning about Ms. Scott's life I also enjoyed a window into outstanding musicians in her circle, and a view of America going through its struggles.
This is a read worth every minute.