Hazel Dorothy Scott was an internationally-known jazz and classical pianist and singer.
In 1950, she became the first woman of color to have her own TV show, The Hazel Scott Show, which featured a variety of entertainment.
Born in Port of Spain, Hazel was taken at the age of four by her mother to New York.
Recognized early as a musical prodigy, Scott was given scholarships starting at the age of eight to study at the Juilliard School.
On October 2, 1981, Hazel Scott died of cancer at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
