Slim Gaillard

American jazz singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. He was well known for his vocalese singing and word play, even inventing his own language called Vout. His daughter, [b]Janis Hunter[/b], is the ex-wife of [a=Marvin Gaye] and the mother of actress and singer [a=Nona Gaye].

Born January 9, 1911 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Died February 26, 1991 in London, England.

Married [a=Nettie Gaillard] (divorced].