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Live Show Review: Maceo Parker at Jazz Alley

Royal Stuart — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:46:17 +0000

If you live in Seattle, I’d like to apologize up front for the feelings of despair and depression that you will surely feel at the end of this article. You see, you missed legendary saxophonist Maceo Parker performing with his exceedingly stellar band at Jazz Alley this past weekend. A quick history: James Brown, George … Continue reading →

“98% funky stuff, 2% jazz”: Legendary musician Maceo Parker talks to the SunBreak before returning to Jazz Alley

Chris Burlingame — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:15:32 +0000

Maceo Parker just might have pop music’s best resume. As a saxophone player, he’s been intricate parts of bands for James Brown, George Clinton, and Prince and his career spans at least fifty years. It’s not hyperbole to call him pop’s greatest sideman. But he also has been a prolific solo artist, putting out his first … Continue reading →

Your Live Music Bets for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Tony Kay — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:49:19 +0000

The Staxx Brothers are a kick-and-a-half live: a party band par excellence that serves up Memphis soul and southern-fried rock in one goofily-humorous and sonically-tight package.