To all dancers, dance enthusiasts and tap dancers, join us in celebrating the Birthday of Ellis Thompson Jackson Jr. today 04/29/1891.
Ellis was born in Morristown NJ. A Tap Master And National Treasure.
Ellis arrived in the UK in 1907 at the young age of 16, he was drafted into the British army at 27.
Ellis was a regular as a Trombone player and Tap Dancer with the Billy Cotton Band Show. . He is third from right in the picture of Billy Cotton’s Band in 1930.
Enjoy the Music…