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Memphis Slim, born John Len Chatman on September 3, 1915, in Memphis, Tennessee, was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He adopted his father's name, Peter, a blues musician, and moved to Chicago in the 1930s, where he was mentored and began recording as a leader in 1939. Although he performed under the name Memphis Slim, he published songs under a different name. His prolific recording career included work for various labels. In 1961, he moved to Paris, where he lived until his death on February 24, 1988.

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