Maceo Parker

Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a gifted 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; Brown, in his book, 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 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.

Maceo Parker Discography

Year	Album	Label
2003	Made By Maceo[?]	esc Records[?] / What are Records?[?]
2000	dial: MACEO[?]	esc Records[?] / What are Records?[?]
1998	Funk Overload[?]	esc Records[?] / What are Records?[?]
1994	Maceo[?] (Soundtrack)	Minor Music[?] (Europe Only)
1993	Southern Exposure[?]	Jive Novus[?] / Minor Music[?]
1992	Life on Planet Groove[?]	Verve[?] / Minor Music[?]
1991	Mo' Roots[?]	Verve[?] / Minor Music[?]
1990	Roots Revisited[?]	Verve[?] / Minor Music[?]
1989	For All the King's Men[?]	4th & Broadway[?]
1975	Funky Music Machine[?]	House of Fox[?] / El Cello[?]
1974	Us People[?]	PVine[?] (Japanese Import only at this time)
1970	Doing Their Own Thing[?]	House of the Fox[?] / Charly[?]