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Occupation. Tap dancer. Years active. 1948–2008. James Titus Godbolt (October 2, 1927 – May 16, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz . Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when ...
17 de may. de 2008 · May 17, 2008. Jimmy Slyde, one of the last great tap dancers of the big-band era, whose smooth moves carried him from swing and bebop to Broadway and the movies, died early on Friday at his...
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James Titus Godbolt (2 de octubre de 1927 – 16 de mayo de 2008), conocido profesionalmente como Jimmy Slyde y también como el "Rey de Slides", fue un bailarín de claqué estadounidense conocido por su innovador estilo de claqué mezclado con jazz.
6 de jul. de 2017 · Jimmy Slyde in George Nierenberg’s newly restored documentary “About Tap.” George T. Nierenberg, via Milestone Films. By Brian Seibert. July 6, 2017.
Since 2011, he has been a dance critic and features writer for The New York Times, and he has contributed to The New Yorker since 2002. Read Bio. Elder statesman of tap, Jimmy Slyde, was regularly celebrated at tap festivals and events, and he made a number of memorable appearances at Jacob's Pillow.
1927-2008. Tap dancer. There is no mistaking Jimmy Slyde's signature move—that cool, smooth, seemingly effortless slide across the floor from which he took his name. Over an impressive career spanning more than six decades, legendary tap dancer Slyde, also known as the "King of Slides," became synonymous with the style of dance known as ...
Filmed live in Rio de Janeiro, acompanied by Bruce Henri on bass and José Carlos Ramos on saxduring, during the "Tap Encontro" Festival in 1998.
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