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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 →

Bumbershoot 2013 Music Rundown, Day 1

Tony Kay — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:14:03 +0000

I swore I’d gorge on something besides music at Bumbershoot 2013. Really, I did. But the lineup for all three days had me chucking those notions most of the time. Aside from a brief trip to Flatstock (customarily wonderful) and a stroll through some of the very cool art installations at the Fisher Pavilion, I … Continue reading →