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 name	Bulee Gaillard
Born	January 4, 1916
Died	February 26, 1991(aged 75) London, England
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, piano, vibraphone,tenor saxophone
Years active	Early 1930s–1989
Labels	Savoy, Dial, Verve
Associated acts	Slim & Slam