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FINALLY: THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM BY MACEO PARKER HAS ARRIVED!
He is an icon of funk and soul: Maceo Parker. Since his collaboration with James Brown in the 60s, Maceo’s performance on the saxophone clearly sets him apart from the mainstream: distinct, precise and to the point. Besides Brown, Parker has also worked with George Clinton and over many years with Prince. Since the 90s, he has been advancing his own career.
Meanwhile Maceo has become one of the best known live acts worldwide. To celebrate his 75th birthday on 14 February 2018, Maceo will release IT’s ALL ABOUT LOVE, his first studio album since 2006. It will not only feature him as a saxophonist but also as an outstanding singer. He called on the WDR Big Band in Cologne to support him on this project, with Michael Abene taking care of the arrangement.
On the drums: the former Prince and current Beyoncé drummer Cora Coleman.
credits & tracklisting
Maceo Parker_alto sax & vocals
Michael Abene_arranger & conductor
Carroll Dashiell_electric bass
Frank Chastenier_piano & hammond B3
Paul Shigihara_g
Cora Coleman_drums
WDR Big Band Cologne:
Wim Both_trumpet
Rob Bruynen_trumpet
Andy Haderer_trumpet
Ruud Breuls_trumpet
Frank Wiese_trumpet
Ludwig Nuss_trombone
Andy Hunter_trombone
Shannon Barnett_trombone
Mattis Cederberg_bass trombone
Johan Hörlen_alto sax, woodwinds
Karolina Strassmayer_alto sax, woodwinds
Olivier Peters_alto sax, woodwinds
Paul Heller_alto sax, woodwinds
Jens Neufang_baritone sax, woodwinds
Produced by Joachim Becker for WDR Broadcast
Recording Producer: Christian Schmitt
Recording Engineer: Reinhold Nickel
Recording Assistant: Walter Platte
Mixed by Christian Schmitt & Walter Platte
Recorded November 2 – November 9, 2017 at WDR Studio 4, Cologne, Germany
Mixed November 27 – December 1, 2017 at WDR Studio 4
Mastered by Marko Schneider at Skywalk Mastering / Imagion AG, Trierweiler, Germany
Photos by Boris Breuer, Cologne, Germany
Artwork by Joachim Oster, Hawaii, USA
Production coordination: Annette Hauber
Produced by Joachim Becker for WDR Broadcast
WDR Big Band Manager: Friederike Darius
Maceo Parker Management: Natasha Maddison
1. Who´s Making Love_5.51
Homer Banks, Bettye Crutcher / Irving Music
Maceo Parker: vocals & alto sax
Paul Shigihara: guitar
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2. I´m In Love_6.32
Bobby Womack / Mijac Music
Maceo Parker: alto sax
Andy Hunter: trombone
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3. Gonna Put Your Lovin' In The Lay Away_11.23
O´Kelley Isley Ronald Isley & Rudolph Isley / EMI Blackwood Music
Maceo Parker: vocals & alto sax
Frank Chastenier: piano
Cora Coleman: drums
Paul Heller: tenor sax
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4. Love The One You´re With_6.15
Stephen Stills / Gold Hill Music Inc.
Maceo Parker: vocals & alto sax
Frank Chastenier_ hammond B3
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5. Love Won´t Let me Wait_4.14
Vinnie Barrett & Robby Eli / Warner Tamerlane
Maceo Parker: vocals
Andy Haderer: trumpet
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6. Isn´t She Lovely_5.32
Stevie Wonder / Black Bull Music & Jobete Music
Maceo Parker: alto sax
Karolina Strassmayer: alto sax
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7. I Love You A Bushel And A Peck_5.48
Frank Loesser / Frank Music Corp.
Maceo Parker: vocals
Shannon Barnett: trombone
Ruud Breuls: trumpet
DER411700248
Also available on LP!
