Hazel Scott – The Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist, from Café Society to Ho…

Hazel ScottThe Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist, from Caf Society to Hollywood to HUAC\nAuthor(s): Karen Chilton\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: The University of Michigan Press, United States\nImprint: The University of Michigan Press\nISBN-13: 9780472034475, 978-0472034475\nSynopsis\n\""Hazel Scott was an important figure in the later part of the Black renaissance onward. Even in an era where there was limited mainstream recognition of Black Stars, Hazel Scott's talent stood out and she is still fondly remembered by a large segment of the community. I am pleased to see her legend honored.\""\n---Melvin Van Peebles, filmmaker and director\n\n\""This book is really, really important. It comprises a lot of history---of culture, race, gender, and America. In many ways, Hazel's story is the story of the twentieth century.\""\n---Murray Horwitz, NPR commentator and coauthor of Ain't Misbehavin'\n\n\""Karen Chilton has deftly woven three narrative threads---Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Harlem,.