The NCLS, a volunteer organization of which we’ve been part of for many years, brought out the ambassador of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning, back to the Bay Area this past weekend.
We were on hand to cover Frankie’s Friday Night Talk at the Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center in Berkeley, CA.
Even though we’ve done this numerous times, it’s always a tremendous pleasure to listen to his stories (while getting some great shots) — the room is always filled with laughter as Frankie’s quite the storyteller and has a great sense of humor.
Of note was that this year, Frankie’s son, Chazz Young, was on hand (as he was here to teach for his dad, who’s still recovering from hip surgery). It was heartwarming to also hear Chazz laugh at all his father’s stories as well.
It’s hard to believe the man is going to be 95 this May — that’s right, NINETY-FIVE.
After the talk, there was dancing to the lovely Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers.
It was great to see some old friends, and make some new ones, too.
Enjoy!
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning (r) with his son Chazz Young
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz
Frankie Manning's Friday Night Talk at Ashkenaz