{"product_id":"maceo-parker-roots-grooves-0750447341326","title":"Roots \u0026 Grooves","description":"While Maceo Parker is known around the world for his signature alto sax sound - an instantly recognizable blast of rhythmically-charged soul - he has never before been heard fronting a big band. The former James Brown sideman and P-Funk all-star rises to that challenge on `Roots \u0026amp; Grooves', his triumphant collaboration with Germany's WDR Big Band Cologne. Recorded live on tour in Europe in February and March 2007, this dynamic two-CD set captures the iconic sax man in concert with the acclaimed 18-piece band, under the direction of arranger Michael Abene. On the first disc, they pay tribute to Ray Charles with lush orchestrations of Charles classics like \"What'd I Say,\" \"Hit The Road Jack,\" \"I'm Busted\" and \"Hallelujah, I Love Her So.\" The second disc, which features the slamming rhythm tandem of drummer Dennis Chambers (formerly of P-Funk, currently of Santana) and bassist Rodney \"Skeet\" Curtis (formerly of P-Funk and Maceo's own band), consists of expanded big band renditions of Maceo originals, including \"Off The Hook,\" \"Uptown Up,\" \"Shake Everything You Got\" and his early `70s funk anthem \"Pass The Peas.\" Personnel: Maceo Parker - (alto saxophone, vocals), Dennis Chambers - (drums), Rodney \"Skeet\" Curtis - (electric bass), WDR Big Band conducted By Michael Abene","brand":"Edel Germany GmbH \/ Hamburg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428770046294,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_0750447341326_1.jpg?v=1777933492","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/maceo-parker-roots-grooves-0750447341326","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}