Hazel Scott
Subtitle: The Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist, From Cafe Society to Hollywood to HUAC
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Published: September 28, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780472115679
Subjects: Cultural Heritage; Entertainment & Performing Arts - General; Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights; Political Science / Civil Rights; Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations
Description: "In this fascinating biography, Karen Chilton traces the brilliant arc of the gifted and audacious black performer Hazel Scott from international star to ultimate obscurity." "In this first biography of an important but overlooked African American pianist, singer, actor, and activist, Hazel Scott's contributions are finally recognized."--Jacket.