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'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.'---Melvin Van Peebles, filmmaker and director'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.'---Murray Horwitz, NPR commentator and coauthor of Ain't Misbehavin''Karen Chilton has deftly woven three narrative threads---Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Harlem, and Hazel Scott---into a marvelous tapestry of black life, particularly from the Depression to the Civil Rights era. Of course, Hazel Scott's magnificent career is the brightest thread, and Chilton handles it with the same finesse and brilliance as her subject brought to the piano.'---Herb Boyd, author of Baldwin's Harlem: A Biography of James Baldwin'A wonderful book about an extraordinary woman: Hazel Scott was a glamorous, gifted musician and fierce freedom fighter. Thank you Karen Chilton for reintr

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Author

Karen Chilton

Publisher

Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9780472034475

Category

music

Subjects

Memoir, Political Science, Music

Rating

3.95 / 5 (21 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13