*Photo by Bårdar Chazz Young turns 87 on November 8th! As many of you know, Frankie’s son Chazz Young has been dealing with some health issues for the last few years. Thanks to the loving care of family and friends, he is doing beautifully, and is back to dancing regularly, both hoofing and Lindy hopping. […]
A wonderful initiative by Karen Campos McCormack “So just a month to go for Norma’s 100th. Last year when I was staying in NY I created this map of Norma Miller’s Harlem, the venues where she danced and other important spots (most of them no longer standing) based on her memoir. It’s work in progress […]
It’s time to rally in honor of Norma Miller, The Queen of Swing! The Frankie Manning Foundation is raising money for Norma Miller’s headstone and gravesite maintenance. Help make possible a headstone worthy of the Queen of Swing to mark her final resting place at Woodlawn Cemetery’s famous Jazz Corner. ➡️ DONATE NOW TO HONOR […]
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The Frankie Manning Foundation is raising money for Norma Miller’s headstone and gravesite maintenance. Help make possible a headstone worthy of the Queen of Swing to mark her final resting place at Woodlawn Cemetery’s famous Jazz Corner. We have a new donation system We are happy to announce an upgraded system for making donations. Please […]
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Short. 1929 Paramount Famous Lasky Corp. Director: S. J. Kaufman Story: James Barton Cast: James Barton – Emcee and Solo Dancer (in blackface) “Shorty George” Snowden – Third Male Dancer (Called “Shorty Stump” in the film) An early sound short of major historical import. Although it is a fictionalized Harlem nightclub scene, it features Chick Webb […]
The Policy Man (1938) hasn’t been found yet but we know that it existed. It includes the Savoy Lindy Hoppers, which is another name for Whiteys Lindy Hoppers, and the Count Basie Orchestra, possibly doing a Big Apple. Some jazz film collectors think of it as the “Holy Grail” because it has been sought […]
It is with deep regret that we announce that the legendary Norma Miller, known internationally as the Queen of Swing, passed away at 7:31 a.m. this morning, May 5th, at her home in Fort Myers, Florida. You can read the full obituary in the New York Times Norma Miller will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery […]
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The legacy of Frankie Manning’s birthday continues. This year we celebrate his 105th birthday and we’re focusing on his values. Let’s all embody and share these values throughout the month of May and all year long! Translations We are in the process of having the values translated into several languages. If you would like to […]
How “Swing” influenced Japanese-Americans Interned during World War II — Chad Kubo My Dad loved Big Band music and one day, when I was young, he showed me his collection of 78 rpm records. I asked him why he liked the music. “I discovered a love of Big Bands in the internment camp.” He had […]
Spring is in the air and we are approaching the month of May… which means Frankie Month! Frankie Manning’s birthday is May 26th and we’ll be using the entire month of May to honor Frankie’s contributions to lindy hop and his positive spirit. Every May, celebrate Frankie Month in your home town: Tell people about Frankie […]
Norma Miller, la mitica “Regina dello Swing” ha bisogno del nostro aiuto: nei giorni scorsi le è stata diagnosticata un’insufficienza cardiaca congestizia e ora ha necessità di rimanere a casa per raccogliere le forze e riprendere a swingare! Norma Miller è determinata a stare con noi tutti per festeggiare il suo 100° compleanno il 2 […]
Ms Norma Miller the legendary “Queen of Swing” is in need of our help; Recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure Norma is still determined to be with us all to celebrate her 100th birthday on Dec 2nd 2019. Norma’s wish is to stay at home while she recovers and to accommodate her wishes we are raising […]
