 Slim Gaillard at the Queens Hall, Edinburgh 1982 Image by Phil Wight, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Slim GaillardSlim Gaillard Slim Gaillard American jazz singer-songwriter and musician (1911–1991) Bulee "Slim" Gaillard (January 9, 1911[1] – February 26, 1991), also known as McVouty, was an American jazz singer and songwriter who played piano, guitar, vibraphone, and tenor saxophone. Gaillard was noted for his comedic vocalese singing and word play in his own constructed language called "Vout-o-Reenee", for which he wrote a dictionary. This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2018) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Slim Gaillard Gaillard with guitar at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1982 Background information Birth name Bulee Gaillard Born (1911-01-09)January 9, 1911 Died February 26, 1991(1991-02-26) (aged 80) London, England Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, songwriter Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano, vibraphone, tenor… (Source: Wikipedia)
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