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Born: July 07, 1916 in Newport News, VA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: March 04, 1989 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
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. In 1938, he started playing electric guitar ...More >>

Discography: 2005 Food for Thought 1974 Some Groovy Fours 1973 Profoundly Blue 1962 Big Time Guitar Tiny Grimes & Friends More >>

Filmograpy:

1986	Fats Waller and Friends
1986	Harlem Harmonies, Vol. 1

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Member Of: The Cats & the Fiddle More >> Similar Artists: Joe Pass Freddie Green Charlie Christian Eddie Lang Barney Kessel More >>

Influenced By: Johnny Smith Snags Allen More >> Followers: Roy Gaines Magic Dick The Four Charms Junior Watson Joel Paterson More >>

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