Slim Gaillard

American jazz singer (well known for his vocalese singing and word play, even inventing his own language called Vout), songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. His daughter, Janis Hunter, is the ex-wife of Marvin Gaye and the mother of actress and singer Nona Gaye.

b. January 9, 1911 (Detroit, MI, USA)
d. February 26, 1991 (London, England)