"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/23/24)
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Critic Consensus
Based on 24 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Maceo Parker is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall. Maceo Parker concert reviews describe live shows and performances as funky and vibrant.
Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted African-American funk and soul jazz saxophone player, best known for his contributions to James Brown's distinct sound. He was born in Kinston, North Carolina in a musically-rich environment.
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Glide Magazine (USA)
August 16, 2018
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With a full roster of local and national artists, the music and energy of Springfield (MA) Jazz and Roots Festival on August 11th at Court Square seemed even more vibrant in contrast with the gloomy weather. Performing artists include Wanda Houston, Avery Sharpe, Pedrito Martinez, Magdalena Gomez and Ben Bars
He not only delivered the groove on Friday at the Byham Theater but also threw in more jazz than might be expected as well as a couple of other surprises.
Although a handful of timeless artists such as Buddy Guy BB King The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney have been able to defy the limits of time it goes to say that most careers decline past middle age.
That’s the preferred musical formula Maceo Parker proclaimed on his 1992 album Life on Planet Groove, and it certainly sums up his performance at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple, as well as that of the opening band, Lettuce.
Self-described on his live album Life on Planet Groove as "2 percent jazz, 98 percent funky stuff,” Maceo Parker brought a funk explosion to the House of Blues Wednesday night.
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