The New Orleans-style procession from the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church to the Naumberg Bandshell in Central Park to celebrate the life and the legacy of Frankie Manning, the ambassador of lindy hop. Held on May 22, 2009 during the Frankie 95 Weekend. The song Muskrat Ramble was performed by David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band. For the New York Times article, go here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/23/nyregion/23lindy.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq...
Wow....amazing procession for an amazing man!
ravynkitty 2 months ago
Amazing how Frankie touched so many lives and inspired so many people. Swing on Frankie Manning, you are missed.
lynda8000 5 months ago
what a glorious memorial service this was!! i'm sure missing frankie today.
laughingcat 8 months ago
Thank you for putting this up. What could be a more fitting then a funeral procession full of dancing and music?
softerworld42 1 year ago
I doubt if all the onlookers knew what this was.
swinginkatz 2 years ago
Hello. This song is a classic of the jazz: Muskrat Ramble. Composed by Kid Ory in 1925. Sorry, may be my english isn´t good. Regards from Buenos Aires. Argentina. Frankie: thank you, and we miss you.
utnengineer 2 years ago
i wonder how many people standing in that jumble even knew what they were apart of
acd719 2 years ago
Great job filming! New Yorkers must have wondered what the heck was going on. ; ) Does anyone know the title of this particular song? Very catchy.
Jeezalouisa 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing! So many people wish they could have been there. This helps!!!
sershens 2 years ago 2
Great day worth coming over from the UK to join in. Peter & Jackie
Peterfire9501 2 years ago