Dr. Bunny Briggs Speaks on "Baby" Laurence, Will Gaines & Teddy Hale

An Extended Selection From The Jane Goldberg Collection
Series: By Word Of Foot
Section 1 - Tape No.54
Record Date: October 13th-18th (1980)
Location: The Village Gate in New York City
Pianist: Jim Roberts
In this selection, Dr. Bunny Briggs discusses the origin of his his 1960's performance "David Danced Before The Lord" with Sir. Duke Ellington, explains his friendship and respect for fellow Tap Dancer Laurence "Baby" Donald Jackson and continues on to mention other Tap Dancers named Will Gaines and Teddy Hale.
Note: There are a two short silent gaps throughout the video.
Bunny Briggs Bio
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The Village Gate
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Laurence "Baby" Donald Jackson Bio
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Will Gaines Bio
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Teddy Hale Bio
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Bonus
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Dickie Wells
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Kelly's Stables
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Don Redman
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This Is The Army
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Stump & Stumpy
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Begin The Beguine
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