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Knocky Parker

Knocky Parker (August 8, 1918, Palmer, Texas – September 3, 1986, Los Angeles, California), born John William Parker, II, was an American jazz pianist. He played primarily ragtime and Dixieland jazz.

A native of Texas, Parker played in the Western swing bands The Wanderers (1935) and the Light Crust Doughboys (1937–39) before serving in the military during World War II.

After the war he worked wit…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
August 8th, 1918
Died
September 3rd, 1986
Genres
Labels
Solo Art
H And H Productions
Last updated: December 1st, 2021·MusicBrainz

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