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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 de may. de 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...
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.
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.
Jimmy Slyde, part 2 - "All Blues". 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. ...more.
Excerpt from BIRD NOW by Marc Huraux, Belgium 1987.Jimmy Slide dances to "Yardbird Suite" by Charlie Parker, played by Miles Davis.
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 rhythm tap.
