Spoiler : Gaillard, Slim (birth name was Bulee Gaillard) Born in Cuba 1/4/1916; died 2/26/1991 of cancer in London, England. Black Jazz pianist that played the piano using the backs of his hands. Composer of Flat Foot Floogie and Tutti Fruitti." During the 1940's, Gaillard teamed with bassist Slam Stewart (billed as Slim and Slam). Leader of the Slim Gaillard Trio. On screen beginning in the 1940's. Last movie was Absolute Beginners (1986). Guest star on many television programs beginning in the early 1950's including The Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show (1978).