Maceo Parker feat. Prince in an amazing funk guitar solo. You can clearly see the influence of James Brown on both of these artist. | Dial Tone the Producer

Stop #2 on this week's little "Soul Train" is the Ray Charles megahit "What'd I say", featuring a soul/funk master in his own right, the great Maceo Parker. This Michael Abene chart also features Karolina Strassmayer on alto sax and Bernd Laukamp on trombone. Recorded live in Leverkusen, conducted by Mike Abene. For more music with us and Maceo, check out the double-album "Roots&Grooves"; a bouquet of Ray Charles tunes with a side of Maceo-Funk on top! ------------------- Stop #2 auf dem kleinen

Get your BOOGALOO on this fine Friday with the incomparable Maceo Parker. This is Maceo's version of the Ray Charles classic "Mary Ann", arranged and conducted by Mike Abene, featuring Maceo on vocals and alto sax, and Paul Shigihara on guitar. Recorded live at the Leverkusener Jazztage. | WDR Big Band

6 years ago. with the Goatman | Maceo Parker

Maceo Parker, 73 -- saxophone sideman to stars including Beyoncé, Prince and James Brown -- practices at his Kinston, North Carolina home. He'll be awarded a NC Heritage Award on Wednesday | The News & Observer