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Memphis Slim

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American recording artist; blues pianist, singer, and composer (1915-1988)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1915 to 1988 · aged 72
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John Len Chatman, known professionally as Memphis Slim, was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxophones, bass, drums, and piano.

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John Len Chatman, known professionally as Memphis Slim, was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxophones, bass, drums, and piano. A song he first cut in 1947, "Every Day I Have the Blues", has become a blues standard, recorded by many other artists. He made over 500 recordings.

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United States
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Singer / Musician
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deceased
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Lived 1915 to 1988 · aged 72
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