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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.
Jazz and R&B guitarist Tiny Grimes performs "Never Too Old to Swing" in this rare soundie from the 1940's.
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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.
Nov 18, 2020 · Tiny Grimes began his musical career playing drums and piano. In 1938 he took up the guitar choosing the unusual electric 4-string tenor guitar. In 1940 he joined the Cats And A Fiddle as guitarist and singer.
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.
Sep 17, 2021 · Maddy Tube. 3.6K subscribers. 24. 684 views 1 year ago. Do It Yourself Blues - Tiny Grimes Appears on Tiny Grimes – Big Time Guitar With Organ And Rhythm United Artists Records – UAL 3232...
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The Guitar Album ( Columbia #KG-31045, 1972) 2-LP set - note: live recording from a 1971 concert at Town Hall, NYC featuring seven legendary guitarists; Tiny's trio performs 5 songs (all of Side 3): Frantic, Watermelon Man, Blues For Connie, Food For Thought, Threequarter Moon.
