Artist

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, Janis Hunter, is the ex-wife of Marvin Gaye and the mother of actress and singer Nona Gaye. Born January 9, 1911 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Died February 26, 1991 in London, England. Married Nettie Gaillard (divorced].