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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,...
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31. Juli 2018 · Cotton Club Gala 1977 TV Netherlands.Jimmy Slyde dances to "Here's That Rainy Day"
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- Tap Dancing on Record
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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- Bob Juke
Except for Peg Leg Bates and Sandman Sims, the great tap dancer with the most illustrative name was Jimmy Slyde. Printed on a program or spoken by an announcer, the name told audiences what to expect: a man named Jimmy, not James or Jim, was going to slide around the stage, and as the unorthodox spelling hinted, he was going to do it without ...
