About Sounds of Hazel
Choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
Original Composition and Music Arrangement by Erica Blunt
Marking the centennial of her birth, this new ballet for Dance Theatre of Harlem celebrates the life of jazz pianist and popular entertainer Hazel Scott. Despite her rise to international prominence as a top recording artist, star of stage and screen, and civil rights activist, Scott lacks the name recognition of other iconic performers of her era. This new commission serves to shine a spotlight on this important African-American figure and her trailblazing journey. Visit the Library of Congress’ digital archives to learn more about Ms. Scott and her contributions to American culture and the fight for social justice.
Learn more about Tiffany Rea-Fisher (Choreographer).
Learn more about Erica Blunt (Composer).
Sounds of Hazel: The Hazel Scott Ballet is co-commissioned by Charleston Gaillard Center and the International African American Museum, Music Worcester, Seattle Theatre Group, and Washington Performing Arts, with residency support from Chautauqua Institution, and the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College.
This work is made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.