Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' Joins National Recording Registry
Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' Joins National Recording RegistryHollywood ReporterMothership Connection was released in late 1975 shortly after the arrival to Parliament of saxophonist Maceo Parker and trombonist and arranger extraordinaire Fred Wesley. Like Parker and Wesley, bass player Bootsy Collins, dubbed by one critic a “bass ...and more »
Jazz Festival 2012: Best lineup in years
Jazz Festival 2012: Best lineup in yearsBakersfield CalifornianAlto-saxophonist Maceo Parker , who began his legendary career with James Brown's band. He's simply one of the most influential musicians working today. * Silky saxophonist Richard Elliot, who helped popularize the contemporary smooth jazz craze of the ...
Who Wrote the Book of Rock? No. 7
Who Wrote the Book of Rock? No. 7 - Mr. James Brown, founder of funkMontreal GazetteLike all great bandleaders, Brown was surrounded by brilliant musicians such as Bobby Byrd, Maceo Parker and Clyde Stubblefield, who made serious contributions to the sound that changed it all. These men must have their due.and more »
Datebook: May 11-17
Datebook: May 11-17TheReporter.comMACEO PARKER WITH JEANETTE HARRIS -- Maceo Parker with Jeanette Harris, 8:30 pm Saturday, Thunder Valley Resort, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln; tickets $27.50-$37.50. Visit thundervalleyresort.com. RAT PACK TRIBUTE SHOW -- The Rat Pack Tribute Show, ...
Mel Shields: Mom may want to be 'Jessie's Girl' for a day
Mel Shields: Mom may want to be 'Jessie's Girl' for a daySacramento BeeLongtime saxophonist for James Brown (who used to holler "Maceo, I want you to blow!"), Maceo Parker, will be joined by another generation with Jeanette Harris, a saxophone player from Fresno who has been establishing her bona fides.and more »