At the Grammy Awards a few weeks ago, Alicia Keys dazzled everyone away not only by hitting the perfect notes as a host, but also by playing a medley of hit songs spanning five decades on TWO pianos!
This was in tribute to Hazel Scott (1920 – 1981). Hazel was a jazz and classical pianist, singer, and actress. In addition to Lena Horne, Trinidadian-born Scott was one of the first Afro-Caribbean women to be given major film roles. She also was a courageous advocate for civil rights and was blacklisted during the McCarthy witch-hunt.
To find out more about this talented and courageous woman, please visit:
https://narratively.com/this-black-woman-was-once-the-biggest-star-in-jazz-here
And check out this amazing performance:
By Hook Or By Book 
This is terrific!
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I’m so happy you like it John. I thought she was a perfect person to close out the month.
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An important month to reflect and promote those who contributed so much but have in most cases been obscured by history
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Great quotes, Kim. But I reckon black history month is coming round faster than whimsical Wednesdays! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I got behind on posting these Pete, but I had never heard of Hazel Scott until Alicia’s tribute a few weeks ago. As soon as I started researching her I knew she was the one I wanted to close out the month with.
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Thank you for posting! 🙂
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You’re welcome!☺️
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That was wonderful and I tingled all over! 😘
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it Fraggle. To be honest, I was dismayed that I hadn’t heard of her.
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Me neither!
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