Slim Gaillard

American musician (1916–1991)
Person human Q628353
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Slim Gaillard

Summary

Slim Gaillard is a human[1]. Born in Detroit[2], he… he was born on January 4, 1916[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 26, 1991[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], songwriter[7], jazz musician[8], singer[9], and guitarist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (879 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Detroit[2], Slim Gaillard…
  • Slim Gaillard passed away in London[4].
  • Slim Gaillard was born on January 4, 1916[3].
  • Slim Gaillard was born on January 14, 1916[12].
  • Slim Gaillard was born on January 9, 1911[13].
  • Slim Gaillard died on February 26, 1991[5].
  • Slim Gaillard is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park[14].
  • Slim Gaillard held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Slim Gaillard worked as a pianist[6].
  • Slim Gaillard worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Slim Gaillard's professions included jazz musician[8].
  • Slim Gaillard's professions included singer[9].
  • Slim Gaillard worked as a guitarist[10].
  • Slim Gaillard worked as a jazz guitarist[16].
  • Slim Gaillard is recorded as male[17].
  • Slim Gaillard's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Slim Gaillard's genre is jazz[19].
  • Slim Gaillard's genre is blues[20].
  • Slim Gaillard's record label is recorded as Savoy Records[21].
  • Slim Gaillard is part of Slim & Slam[22].
  • Slim Gaillard's Commons category is recorded as Slim Gaillard[23].
  • Slim Gaillard's family name is recorded as Gaillard[24].
  • Slim Gaillard's given name is recorded as Slim[25].
  • Slim Gaillard's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
  • Slim Gaillard's instrument is recorded as guitar[27].

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Origins and Family

Slim Gaillard's place of birth was Detroit[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 4, 1916[3], January 14, 1916[12], and January 9, 1911[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], songwriter[7], jazz musician[8], singer[9], guitarist[10], and jazz guitarist[16].

Death and Burial

Slim Gaillard died on February 26, 1991[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Pacific View Memorial Park[14].

Why It Matters

Slim Gaillard ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (879 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Slim Gaillard born?

Slim Gaillard was born in Detroit[2].

Where did Slim Gaillard die?

Slim Gaillard died in London[4].

What did Slim Gaillard do for work?

Slim Gaillard worked as pianist[6], songwriter[7], jazz musician[8], singer[9], and guitarist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Social Security Death Index. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Instrument piano, guitar, voice
    Partner in business or sport Slam Stewart
    Family name Gaillard
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