Maceo Parker

USA, 1964–now

American funk saxophonist, the alto voice of James Brown's band ('Maceo, blow your horn!') and later Parliament-Funkadelic. His greasy, groove-locked playing defined the sound of funk saxophone and made him a bandleader in his own right.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Maceo Parker and 1 artist Maceo Parker influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Maceo Parker?

• James Brown — Maceo Parker made his name as the saxophonist in James Brown's band — Brown's funk was the crucible in which his signature style was forged.

Which artists did Maceo Parker influence?

• Candy Dulfer — Maceo Parker's funk saxophone — the greasy, groove-locked alto of James Brown's band — is a primary model for Dulfer's funky sound; she has played alongside him for years.