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Friday 22 December 2017

Slim Gaillard

Bulee "Slim" Gaillard (Jan. 4, 1916 – Feb. 26, 1991)


Slim Gaillard was a Jazz Singer and Songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist (Piano, Guitar, Vibraphone and Tenor Saxophone). He came to fame in the 1930's after forming the duet, Slim and Slam with Eliot "Slam" Stewart. After serving as a bomber pilot during World War ll, he returned to music working with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and others and also acted in films and television series. He died in 1991; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Flat Foot Floogie (with a floy floy) {Slim & Slam}

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slim_Gaillard
Background information
Birth nameBulee Gaillard
BornJanuary 4, 1916
DiedFebruary 26, 1991(aged 75)
London, England
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, piano, vibraphone,tenor saxophone
Years activeEarly 1930s–1989
LabelsSavoyDialVerve
Associated actsSlim & Slam

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