| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
200 pages ; 24cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
Overview Revealing the warm and astonishing story of an influential jazz legend, this personal narrative tells the story of a man's journey from a Southern upbringing to a career touring the world to play for adoring fans. It tells how James Brown first discovered the Parker brothers--Melvin, the drummer, and Maceo on sax--in a band at a small North Carolina nightclub in 1963. Brown hired them both, but it was Maceo's signature style that helped define Brown?s brand of funk, and the phrase "Maceo, I want you to blow!" became part of the lexicon of black music. A riveting story of musical education with frank and revelatory insights about George Clinton and others, this definitive autobiography arrives just in time to celebrate the 70th birthday of the author--one of the funkiest musicians alive--and will be enjoyed by jazz and funk aficionados alike. |
| Subject |
Parker, Maceo.
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Saxophonists -- United States -- Biography.
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| Added Title |
Ninety-eight percent funky stuff |
| ISBN |
9781613743461 hardcover |
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1613743467 hardcover |
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