[Dixielandjazz] Fred Astaire

[Dingo]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Russ Guarino" <russguarino at comcast.net>


> Just saw something that blew me away.
>
> Fred Astaire playing a hot piano.  The movie was "Roberta" produced in
> 1935.
>
> There was a long close up shot.  There was no doupt about it. It was
> Fred and he was moving along playing a very hot swing tune at about 250
> bpm. And he was darn good.  He could have made a living playing piano in
> a big band.
>
> He then did a major "hot" tap dance after singing.  Was A talent !!!

To be seen @ >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oSdBu0JSCE 
~~
John D