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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. He was born in Kinston, North Carolina in a musically-rich environment. 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. Maceo, Melvin and a few of Brown’s band members left to found Maceo & All the Kings Men which toured for two years. In 1973 Maceo returned to James Brown’s band. In 1975 Maceo and some of Brown’s band members, including Fred Wesley, left to join George Clinton’s Parliament.
Maceo once again joined James Brown from 1984 to 1988. In the 1990s he finally embraced a successful solo career. He has released seven solo records and plays 250 tour dates per year. It’s also worth noting that his average play time on stage is more than two and a half hours.
In the late 1990s, Maceo began contributing semi-regularly to recordings by Prince and accompanying his band (The New Power Generation) on tour.
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. Maceo, Melvin and a few of Brown’s band members left to found Maceo & All the Kings Men which toured for two years. In 1973 Maceo returned to James Brown’s band. In 1975 Maceo and some of Brown’s band members, including Fred Wesley, left to join George Clinton’s Parliament.
Maceo once again joined James Brown from 1984 to 1988. In the 1990s he finally embraced a successful solo career. He has released seven solo records and plays 250 tour dates per year. It’s also worth noting that his average play time on stage is more than two and a half hours.
In the late 1990s, Maceo began contributing semi-regularly to recordings by Prince and accompanying his band (The New Power Generation) on tour.
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Pulver1zer wrote:
This guy knows the deal.
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katakomba555 wrote:
www.jackyjazz.blogspot.com MACEO PARKER RAR FREE,MORE JAZZ....
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Ghousty1 wrote:
Got Funk!
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rythmking wrote:
Got to catch this guy at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry Sunday May 24th at 7.45pm.Part of the Coventry Jazz Festival 21-25 May 2009.
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l1ropewalk wrote:
These are funky tunes and i am going to add you to my library
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funky1977 wrote:
"Tower of Power & Maceo Parker", 10.2.09 in Frankfurt. Ich war dabei und es war spitze!!!! Super Künstler, klasse Show, nur..... saulahmes Puplikum :( Schade, schade, denn wie heißt es denn so schön? MOVE YOUR ASS AND YOUR MIND WILL FOLLOW....
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Azuk4 wrote:
Soul Power 74' ain´t in the top 5?!?!
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benthepirate wrote:
Wow I think I like his music more each time I hear it. At first, I wasn't too sure. Then I gave it a few good listens and it's truly great music.
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weronyczkaa wrote:
awesome, i love his music :)
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fexnah wrote:
Maceo, blow your horn!
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gianpesto wrote:
defenetly funky - oooone twooooo threeee
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Sax-Moryson wrote:
..Mhhhh..I love it
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steakboy wrote:
I said: "anyway after this there's another show," and again some elephant, same toe. i have been lucky enough to catch maceo and band live several times. it's always a high-energy, feel-good, shake-ev'rything-you-got affair. no one sounds like maceo on the alto--immediately recognizable tone, and his time is so solid, he might be considered an honorary member of the rhythm section. love this cat.
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polveradelsur wrote:
Tuve la suerte de poder verlo hace unos años en el Festival de Jazz de San Javier y hasta ahora sigue siendo uno de los conciertos más divertidos en los que he estado. 3 horas de funk, baile y calor.
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LadyTango93 wrote:
saw Maceo Parker and his band, live, yesterday at Rosny sous Bois (France). Funky stuff !!!! Keep funking, Maceo :D
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SYL2Oh wrote:
Funk, Sax'n'Soul ! ! !
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schubox wrote:
Gonna give the drummer some!
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iamserge wrote:
Yes, great funk
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purplepincess71 wrote:
Maceo c'mon & blow ur horn! 1 funky master....love him. Had the pleasure of meeting some yrs ago at a Prince gig lovely guy <3
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MACEO PARKER with very special guest CANDY DULFER "My Funky Valentine"
Blue Note Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Mar 18 Maceo Parker Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle WA, United States
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