{"product_id":"maceo-parker-roots-grooves-2-disc-set","title":"Maceo Parker: Roots \u0026 Grooves 2-Disc Set","description":"Maceo Parker: Roots \u0026amp; Grooves 2-Disc MUSIC AUDIO CD funk jazz soul big band 2008 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Heads Up (Heads Up International) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2008 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eMACEO PARKER: ROOTS \u0026amp; GROOVES 2-DISC SET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eMaceo Parker: Roots \u0026amp; Grooves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eHeads Up (Heads Up International)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eHUCD 3134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz, Funk, Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eFunk, Soul, Big Band\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaceo Parker is an American alto saxophonist, bandleader and funk-jazz legend best known for his work with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic. Parker's biting tone, precise articulation and rhythmic sense helped define the sound of funk while maintaining deep roots in jazz and soul. Across decades he has led his own groups, contributed to countless recordings and remained a charismatic live performer. His music blends danceable grooves with improvisational sophistication, appealing to both jazz listeners and funk audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoots \u0026amp; Grooves captures Parker leading a dynamic set backed by the WDR Big Band Cologne with powerhouse rhythm players Dennis Chambers and Rodney \"Skeet\" Curtis and conducted by Michael Abene. The two-disc release features live arrangements that fuse Parker's classic funk repertoire with full big-band charts and modern jazz sensibilities. The recording highlights tight horn voicings, extended solo space for Parker and driving, syncopated grooves throughout. It presents an energetic portrait of Parker's style, balancing ensemble power and individual virtuosity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTribute To Ray Charles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-1\u003cbr\u003eHallelujah I Love Her So\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-2\u003cbr\u003eBusted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-3\u003cbr\u003eThem That's Got\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-4\u003cbr\u003eYou Don't Know Me\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-5\u003cbr\u003eHit The Road Jack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-6\u003cbr\u003eMargie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-7\u003cbr\u003eGeorgia On My Mind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-8\u003cbr\u003eWhat I'd Say\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9:34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack To Funk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-1\u003cbr\u003eUptown Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-2\u003cbr\u003eTo Be Or Not To Be\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-3\u003cbr\u003eOff The Hook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-4\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Funk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7:11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-5\u003cbr\u003eShake Everything You Got\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7:08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-6\u003cbr\u003ePass The Peas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17:48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Heads Up (Heads Up International)","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":67722902602006,"sku":"138300","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202610141933223959cd36f1d1bc.jpg?v=1792031715","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/maceo-parker-roots-grooves-2-disc-set","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}