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Southern Exposure (album)
''Southern Exposure'' is an album by the American musician Maceo Parker. It was released in 1993. Although marketed as a jazz album, Parker considered it to be "98%" funk. The album peaked at No. 33 on ''Billboards Jazz Albums chart. Production The album was produced by Stephan Meyner and Parker. The Rebirth Brass Band played on the album, as did Leo Nocentelli and George Porter Jr. of the Meters. Parker's ex-bandmates Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis played trombone and tenor saxophone, respectively. The album was recorded in New Orleans. Critical reception ''The Boston Globe'' praised the "stripped-bare style of vintage New Orleans funk." ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' wrote that "Parker works simple blues phrases into a spitfiring fury." The ''Calgary Herald'' stated that the "music is rooted in the chattering percussion and jerky rhythms of New Orleans, with heavy emphasis on the blues." ''The Indianapolis Star'' noted that, "on Joe Zawinul's 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy', a favorite co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maceo Parker
Maceo Parker (; born February 14, 1943) is an American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s, Parliament-Funkadelic in the 1970s and Prince in the 2000s. Parker was a prominent soloist on many of Brown's hit recordings, and a key part of his band, playing alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. Since the early 1990s, he has toured under his own name. Biography Parker was born in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Parker's father played piano and drums in addition to singing in church with Parker's mother; his brother Melvin played drums and his brother Kellis played the trombone.Thompson, Dave (2001). ''Funk''. Backbeat Books. pp. 176-179. . Parker and his brother Melvin joined James Brown in 1964; in his autobiography, Brown claims that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer, but agreed to additionally take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal.Brown, James (1988). ''The Godfather of Soul'' (with Bruce Tucker), Fontana / C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
