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René DeKnight

1913–2004

United States

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René DeKnight (December 5, 1913 – January 24, 2004) was an American pianist, composer and arranger. He was a member of The Delta Rhythm Boys. He arranged and played on many of their influential work, including "Dry Bones" and "Take The A Train".

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