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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. Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits.
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.
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...
Jimmy Slyde, the supreme jazz hoofer known for his musicality, impeccable timing, and ability to glide effortlessly across the stage, was born James Titus Godbolt in Atlanta, Georgia. Around the age of three his family moved to Boston, where he received his early musical training at the Boston Conservatory.
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 ...
4 de jun. de 2008 · Terry Monaghan. Wed 4 Jun 2008 19.54 EDT. Jimmy Slyde, who has died aged 80, was a consummate master of the "sliding" interpretation of rhythm tap dancing.
