Details

The last great jazz hoofer. Detroit’s own Will Gaines, one of the last surviving bebop tap hoofers, celebrates his 80th birthday at Southbank Centre with saxophonist Andy Hamilton, tap dancer Junior Laniyan, Eddie ‘Tan Tan’ Thornton, jiving Lindy Hoppers and special surprise guests. Resident in the UK since 1963, Gaines has danced in the London Palladium, Royal Opera House, Royal Festival Hall and Durham Cathedral, with an incredible range of artists including Derek Bailey, Stan Tracey, John Stevens and Ronnie Scott. His initial American career featured Cotton Club and Apollo Theatre performances alongside jazz legends Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Count Basie.

Cast/Performers

Andy Hamilton (saxophone), Junior Laniyan, Eddie 'Tan Tan' Thornton

Creatives/Company

Company: Jiving Lindy Hoppers

Will Gaines - 80th Birthday Bash

Will Gaines - 80th Birthday Bash (Dance or ballet) production archive for QTIX code T625788060. Details of all Will Gaines - 80th Birthday Bash archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0504318266

Archive Listings

6 Apr 08

Southbank Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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