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| Maceo Parker performing in Valencia, Spain, 2005.Origin
Kinston, North Carolina, U.Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s.Parker was a prominent soloist on many of Brown's hit recordings, and a key part of his band, playing alto, tenor and baritone saxophones.Charlie Parker (no relation), and Cannonball Adderley, mixed with Brown's own innovations in funk music.Biography
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2.His mother and father sang in a church and both his brothers are accomplished musicians (drums and trombones).He and his brother, Melvin Parker, joined James Brown in 1964; in his book, Brown says that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer but agreed to take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal.In 1973, Parker returned to James Brown's band the J.In 1975, Parker and some of Brown's band members, including Fred Wesley, left to join George Clinton's band Parliament.His average play time on stage is more than two and a half hours.His current touring band includes bassist Rodney Skeet Curtis.They have been billed as "The greatest little funk orchestra on earth" or the "Million dollar support band".Maceo Parker
Funk Overload
What Are Records?Maceo Parker
Made by Maceo
What Are Records?Maceo Parker
School's In!Bootsy Collins
Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band
Warner Bros.Parliament
The Clones of Dr.The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!Bootsy Collins
What's Bootsy Doin'?Color Me Badd
Time and Chance
Warner Bros.Various Artists
A Celebration of Blues: The New Breed
Celeb.Parker's appearance at the Dave Matthews Band concert in Chicago on December 19, 1998 was originally aired online as a webcast.Parker was featured on, "What Would You Say," can be found on You Tube.This page was last modified 22:38, 8 December 2007.See Copyrights for details.Parker: his name is synonymous with Funky Music, his pedigree
impeccable; his band: the tightest little funk orchestra on earth.DownBeat Magazine in a 1991 article at the beginning of
Maceo Parker's solo career.More than a decade and a half later Maceo Parker has been
enjoying a blistering solo career.It is almost
impossible to separate which came first, Maceo or the funk.Melvin climbed on board the James Brown funky soul
funk train.After a while they spotted
the vehicle and waited for brother James to step out.Parker, while Maceo stands by waiting his shot.Brown this is my brother
Maceo, he plays saxophone, and he needs a job too.Maceo if he owned the big horn.JB for about six months and
then head back to school.James Brown enclave for the best part
of two decades.James Brown band members (the two albums from this period are
on a constant reissue cycle even some thirty years later.When Maceo reached the sixth grade, their uncle let the Junior Blue
Notes perform in between sets at his nightclub engagements.Maceo hooked up with Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, and the
various incarnations of Funkadelic and Parliament.He now had worked
with the figure heads of Funk music at the height of their success.Planet Groove, recorded
live in 1992 which soon became a funk fan favorite.Prince's groundbreaking tours when
not with his own group.Maceo put a complex funk spin to the famous Parker name playing his
horn more like a drum than a melodic instrument.For sure no one plays the alto saxophone
like Maceo Parker, and most likely no one ever will again.Charts
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217,526 plays scrobbled on Last.Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted African American funk and soul jazz saxophone player, best known for his contributions to James Brown's distinct sound.All the Kings Men which toured for two years.In 1973 Maceo returned to James Brown's band.In the 1990s he finally embraced a successful solo career.It's also worth noting that his average play time on stage is more than two and a half hours.His current tour band includes bassist Rodney Skeet Curtis and several other talented musicians.Repost: PSA for The James Brown Xmas Eve Marathon...PSA for The James Brown Christmas Eve Marathon (Dec....This Group Only Exists To Have The Best...Ooooh I'd love him to come to Colombia!Maceo plays as a guest for Prince; some funky stuff righ there.Background color has been set to '+this.Are you a fan site webmaster?Add a link to your "Maceo Parker" fan site on VH1.Get FREE UPDATES for Maceo Parker!Z: Kathryn AdamsCheck out Kathryn Adams's movie page to watch
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projects and more!Roots and Grooves Label: Intuition Release: 10.Jambands RadioCalling all Phisheads!All heads who love to listen to live jamming grooves.If you can't get to the show, just plug
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