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When Hazel Scott was accused of communist ties
When Hazel Scott was accused of affiliations with communism, she was determined to clear her name.
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When Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics
Discover how Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics.
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The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
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The success of Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”
Brenda Lee recorded “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” written by Johnny Marx, when she was 12.
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Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL Trailer]
Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.