Maceo Parker
American saxophonist and composer (born 1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maceo Parker (/ˈmeɪsioʊ/; born February 14, 1943)[1] is an American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s, Parliament-Funkadelic in the 1970s and Prince in the 2000s. 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. Since the early 1990s, he has toured under his own name.[2]
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Born | (1943-02-14) February 14, 1943 (age 81) Kinston, North Carolina, United States |
Genres | Funk, P-Funk, soul music, R&B, soul jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, band leader |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute, piano, vocals |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels | Verve, What Are Records?, Heads Up Minor Music |
Website | Maceo.com |
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