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Kinston, North Carolina, USA
Maceo Parker is an American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s, as well as Parliament-Funkadelic in the 1970s. 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.
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- Maceo Parker - Jazz San Javier 2019 — Self2019
- Maceo Parker - Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa 20162016
- Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown — Self2014
- Maceo Parker & WDR Big Band Cologne - A tribute to Ray Charles - Live in Leverkusen — Self2010
- James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968 — Self2008
- Prince: 21 Nights in London — Self - Saxophone2008
- Maceo Parker - Festival Telecom 2007 — Self2007
- Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation — Self2005
- Head-On — Musician2004
- Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles) — Saxophone2004
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- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1943-02-14
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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
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- human
- Family name
- Parker
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Kinston
- Occupation
- recording artist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Genre
- gospel music
- Instrument
- saxophone
- Record label
- Verve Records
- Official website
- www.maceo.com
- Image
- Maceo Parker Band Liri Blues 2009.jpg
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- Maceo Parker
- date of birth
- 1943-02-14
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- The New Power Generation
- start of work period
- 1962-00-00
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