Saxophonists · b. 1943
Maceo Parker
American saxophonist and composer
- Born
- 14 February 1943
Kinston - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1962–
- Record labels
- Verve Records
- Discography
- 22 albums
Biography
Maceo Parker is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and voice. Maceo Parker was born on 14 February 1943 in Kinston. The music is usually filed under jazz and gospel music. Record labels: Verve Records. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Us” (1973) to “Soul Food - Cooking with Maceo” (2020). Honours include Icon Award (2012).
Maceo Parker (; born February 14, 1943) 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.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Maceo Parker is credited as a sideman
| 1985 | Freaky Styley — The Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| 2001 | m² — Marcus Miller |
Member of
Awards
- 2012 Icon Award
Films about Maceo Parker
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Maceo Parker play?
Maceo Parker is known for playing saxophone and voice.
When and where was Maceo Parker born?
Maceo Parker was born 14 February 1943 in Kinston.
What are Maceo Parker's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Us (1973), Roots Revisited (1990), Mo' Roots (1991), Horn Riffs for DJs (1992) and Life on Planet Groove (1992).
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