Slim Gaillard

Bulee "Slim" Gaillard (January 4, 1911 or 1916 - February 26, 1991) was an African-American jazz singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist, noted for his scat singing and wordplay.

Gaillard was born in Santa Cl

Bulee "Slim" Gaillard (January 4, 1911 or 1916 - February 26, 1991) was an African-American jazz singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist, noted for his scat singing and wordplay.

Gaillard was born in Santa Clara, Cuba of a Greek father and an Afro-Cuban mother. His father was a steward. Gaillard grew up in Detroit and moved to New York City in the 1930s.