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Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes (July 7, 1916 – March 4, 1989) was an American jazz and R&B guitarist. He was a member of the Art Tatum Trio from 1943 to 1944, was a backing musician on recording sessions, and later led his own bands, including a recording session with Charlie Parker.
Tiny Grimes discography. This is the discography for American jazz guitarist Tiny Grimes. [1] [2] As leader. Blues Groove ( Prestige #7138, 1958; Swingville #2035; Prestige #7753, 1970; OJC #817, 1994) – with Coleman Hawkins.
Grimes completely reinvents this venerated jazz standard, muscling it up with a pounding beat, slashing guitar and Red Prysock’s lusty sax, all of which perfectly illustrates the essential difference between rock and the music that preceded it.
Mar 4, 2018 · Guitar – Tiny Grimes....Tenor Saxophone – Coleman Hawkins....Flute – Musa Kaleem....Piano – Ray Bryant....Bass – Earl Wormack....Drums – Teagle Fleming.....
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Tiny Grimes was one of the earliest jazz electric guitarists to be influenced by Charlie Christian, and he developed his own swinging style. Early on, he was a drummer and worked as a pianist in Washington.
Nov 18, 2020 · Tiny Grimes was a pioneer of electric guitar in jazz, playing with Art Tatum, Charlie Parker and others. Learn about his biography, recordings, photos and videos on this web page.
American jazz (and R&B) guitarist. Born: July 7, 1916 in Newport News, Virginia. Died: March 4, 1989 in New York City, New York. Started as a drummer and one-finger pianist before switching to four-string tenor guitar.
