Artist
Tiny Grimes
US jazz/R&B guitarist
Newport News, United States · 1916 – 1989
Tiny Grimes is a musician from Newport News, United States, active 1916–1989. Their discography on Gatefold includes 2 records. They also recorded with Art Tatum Trio.
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Biography
American jazz (and R&B) guitarist.
Born: July 7, 1916 in Newport News, Virginia.
Died: March 4, 1989 in New York City, New York.
Began as a drummer and pianist before switching to four-string tenor guitar. Grimes performed with Art Tatum (1943-44), Billie Holiday, with his own groups (with Charlie Parker and Red Prysock), and recorded with Coleman Hawkins, Cozy Cole, Ike Quebec, Earl Hines and others.
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Tiny Grimes — solo
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Art Tatum Trio
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