Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes

Musical Artist

1916 – 1989

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Who was Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes?

Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes 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. He is notable for playing the tenor guitar, a four-stringed electric instrument.

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Born
Jul 7, 1916
Newport News
Also known as
  • Grimes, Tiny
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Mar 4, 1989
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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