An American funk and soul jazz saxophonist named Maceo Parker has a net worth of $800,000.
Maceo Parker was born in Kinston, North Carolina in February 1943.
He is most recognized for his collaboration with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic.
James Brown was introduced to Maceo in 1964 and he aspired to have him as his drummer.
Parker, his brother, and a few members of James Brown’s band participated in Maceo & All The King’s Men in 1970.
“Parrty – Part I” by Maceo & The Macks topped the charts with a single in 1974, making it a number one hit.”
George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic band welcomed Maceo in 1975, and he played with James Brown again from 1984 to 1988.
During the 1990s, Parker pursued a solo career and has since released eleven solo albums.
He started contributing to Prince recordings and touring with his The New Power Generation band.
In 2011, Parker was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
Victoires Du Jazz recognized him with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
Kelindo Parker, Maceo’s nephew, plays guitar for Janelle Monae, and DJ Parker is the founder and CEO of iDream Studios Inc.