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| Frankie's Centennial Savoy Ball Friday May 23rd The Edison Ballroom ZORT MUSIC, Ltd. (Alan D. Sugarman) and PROHIBITION PRODUCTIONS (Patrick Soluri) present Frankie's Centennial Savoy Ball Friday May 23, 2014. The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street With the George Gee 17-Piece Swing Orchestra We have added a new late night Spectacular Show On the Main Ballroom: International Stars of Argentine Tango - Dancers Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco and VocalistHector Pablo Pereyra with Pedro Giraudo's Trio. On the swing side, famed Lindy Hop dancer and choreographer Ryan Francois will be joining us - he was a protege of Frankie's and the star of the Broadway Musical "Swing, "- and just two weeks ago performed at the Jazz at Lincoln Center's Gala. Starting off the evening will be the Youth Orchestra of Jazz at Lincoln Center - 21 talented young musicians from the tri-state region. Frankie Manning 1914-2009 Swing dancer extraordinaire Frankie Manning was a leading dancer at Harlem's legendary Savoy Ballroom where, in the mid-1930s, he revolutionized the course of the lindy hop with his Lindy air step. As a featured dancer and chief choreographer for the spectacular Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, he created the timeless synchronized ensemble Lindy routine that has been used as the ultimate inspiration for Lindy Hoppers of today. He performed in numerous films (including Hellzapoppin'), and entertained on stages around the world with jazz greats Ethel Waters, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Cab Calloway. The Producers The Producers. Zort Music (Alan Sugarman) and Prohibition Productions (Patrick Soluri). Alan Sugarman was the producer in 1999 of Frankie's 85th Birthday Celebration at Roseland Ballroom, attracting 1800 dancers on one dance floor, with Frankie, for his birthday. Prohibition Productions and The Salon (Patrick Soluri) have been producing popular lounge and swing events since 2001 at the Player's Club, the Edison Ballroom, the Empire Hotel, and the Copacabana - and the just completed Hot Jazz Festival. The Savoy Ball is part of Frankie's Trifecta - three nights of festive dancing. write your comments about the article :: © 2014 Jazz News :: home page |