The Essence of Rhythm (Linda Sohl LTD/Unlimited) Sohl-Donnell (Ellison), Linda performer Brown, Eddie performer Nealy, Frances performer Coles, Charles "Honi" performer Sims, Howard "Sandman" performer Slyde, Jimmy (Godbolt) performer Condos, Steve performer Concert 1986-07-04 UCLA Center for the Porforming Arts July 4-5, 1986 Produced by Linda Sohl and LTD/Limited; dedicated to the memory of John W. Bubbles (1902-1986) who died on May 19, 1986. Dancers: LTD/Limited, Linda Sohl-Ellison, artistic director; Eddie Brown, Frances Nealy, Honi Coles, Sandman Sims, (Jimmy Slyde scheduled to appear, but Steve Condos may have appeared instead). All-Star Jazz Big Band, Phil Wright, conductor Bobby Bryant trumpet; Buster cooper trombone; Herman Riley tenor saxophone; Pete Christlieb, tenor sax Overture Introduction and Dedication Charles Honi Coles Master of Ceremonies LTD/Unlimited Dance Company: Tribute; Goin' Home (Monie Anderson, Karol Lee, Beverly Scott, Linda Sohl); Eddie Brown: "In a Mellow Tone" (Rhythm Tap Improvisations) Frances Nealy: Tappin' and Tappin' Eddie Brown & LTD/Unlimited: Just Laying down the Taps Sandman Sims: Tans/Sand Dance LTD/Unlimited Premiere Honi Coles Linda Sohl Donnell Seven Steps to Heaven The Slowest Soft-shoe in the World Jimmy Slyde or Steve Condos Trading Eights: Eddie Brown, Sandman Sims, Slyde or Condos Shim Sham and Jam (Lewis Segal, "'Essence of Rhythm' at Royce Hall" Los Angeles Times July 7, 1986, G1). Performing Arts Encyclopedia http://www.loc.gov/performingarts Hill, Constance Valis: Constance Valis Hill, personal collection of tap dance materials. (). Tap Dance America http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/tda/tda-home.html Steve Condos (biography) loc.music.tdabio.57 Jimmy Slyde (biography) loc.music.tdabio.169 Howard "Sandman" Sims (biography) loc.music.tdabio.168 Charles "Honi" Coles (biography) loc.music.tdabio.43 Eddie Brown (biography) loc.music.tdabio.28 Linda Sohl-Donnell (biography) loc.music.tdabio.67 tda IHAS 151216 loc.music.tda.2489