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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.
17. Mai 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 home in Hanson,...
- Claudia La Rocco
Jimmy Slyde. 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 ...
Learn about Jimmy Slyde, a tap dancer who became famous for his sliding technique and his improvisational style. Read about his life, career, and legacy at Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive.
Footage from Cab Calloway's tour of Europe (in 1977) singing 'Jumpin Jive' and then introducing ten minutes or so of tap-dancing by the amazing Jimmy Slyde..
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Dr. James T. Godbolt, Jr., a.k.a. Jimmy Slyde, whose musicality and elegance thrilled audiences from Japan to Europe, South America and elsewhere, and whose generosity and wisdom inspired generations of dancers over a career spanning six decades, died peacefully at his home in Hanson, Massachusetts on Friday, May 16, 2008.
6. Juli 2017 · Jimmy Slyde in George Nierenberg’s newly restored documentary “About Tap.” George T. Nierenberg, via Milestone Films. By Brian Seibert. July 6, 2017.
