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American funk/jazz saxophonist, most famous for his work with James Brown.
In 1963 when his brother, drummer Melvin Parker, landed a spot with James Brown's band, Maceo was introduced & also offered a spot. Originally playing baritone sax with the band, Maceo soon switched over to tenor and was an integral member of Brown's band. In 1970 most of these disgruntled bandmates quit and under Maceo's leadership recorded and toured as Maceo & All The King's Men. By 1973 Maceo was again with Brown's touring band, but by 1974 they parted ways again. Maceo became involved with George Clinton and his many projects, including Parliament & Funkadelic. 1984 saw him sign again with James Brown for another 4 year stint. By 1990 Maceo was a solo act. 1990's Roots Revisited and 1991's Mo' Roots were jazz flavored releases, but by 1992 he was touring incessantly playing funk. 1992's Life On Planet Groove gives a taste of his live act of the time, alongside his longtime collaborators Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis. Many releases and guest appearances have followed, including contibuting to many of Prince's studio and live efforts.
b. February 14, 1943 - Kinston, North Carolina
2024
Purple (12)
7", EP, Ltd, Pic
2020
2018
2015
2012
2010
BHM Productions
DVD-V, PAL, DTS
2007
CREAM Records (3)
CD, Single, Promo, Car
2007
2005
BHM Productions
CD, Single, Promo
2005
2003
ESC Records, EFA Medien GmbH
CD, Promo, S/Edition
2003
ESC Records
CD, Single
2003
Fuel 2000
2xCD, Comp, RE
2003
2003
2000
Cream Records (3), ESC Records
CD, Promo, Car
2000
Cream Records (3), ESC Records
CD, Single, Promo
2000
What Are Records?
CD, Single
2000
ESC Records
CD, Single
2000
What Are Records?
CD, Comp, Smplr
2000
What Are Records?
CD, Comp, Smplr
2000
CREAM Records (3)
CD, Single, Promo
2000
1998
What Are Records?
CD, Smplr
1998
What Are Records?
CD
1998
CREAM Records (3)
CD, EP, Promo
1998
What Are Records?
CD, Promo, Smplr
1998
Cream Records (3)
CD, Single, Promo
1998
What Are Records?
CD, Promo
1998
1998
1995
4-Tune Records, Aris
CD, EP, Ltd
1994
1994
1994
1993
Tuff City
LP
1993
1993
1993
1993
1992
Verve Records
CD, Mini, Smplr
1992
1992
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1991
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1990
1990
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1979
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1977
1975
1974
What Are Records?
Cass, Promo, Smplr
Arthaus Musik
DVD-V, NTSC, Reg
2016
1990
Minor Music
Cass, Promo
2025
Casablanca
2xLP, Album, RE
2025
2024
Not On Label (Bill Laswell Self-Released)
14xFile, FLAC, Comp, Mixtape
2024
DOOM
7", W/Lbl
2024
Casablanca
2xLP, RP, Tour
2024
2020
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2017
2017
2016
SME Records
2xCD, Comp
2016
2015
2014
Metro Select
2xCD, Comp
2014
Raven Records
2xCD, Comp, RM
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2012
Nu Shooz
CD, Album, RM
2012
2012
2012
2011
Hip-O Select
2xCD, Comp, Ltd, RM
2011
Eulipion Ventures Music
CD, Comp
2011
P-Vine Records, P-Vine Records, P-Vine Records, P-Vine Records
3xDVD-V, NTSC + Box, Comp, Ltd
2011
P-Vine Records
DVD-V, NTSC
2011
2011
2010
Hip-O Select
2xCD, Comp, Ltd, RM
2010
2010
2010
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