Memphis Slim (September 3, 1915 – February 24, 1988) 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.