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Maceo Parker

American saxophonist and composer · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1943 · age 83

Maceo Parker 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.

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Since the early 1990s, he has toured under his own name.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1943 · age 83

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