Maceo Parker

Summary

Maceo Parker is a human^[1]. He was born in Kinston^[2]. He was born on February 14, 1943^[3]. He worked as a singer^[4], bandleader^[5], conductor^[6], saxophonist^[7], and jazz musician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (759 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Maceo Parker's place of birth was Kinston^[2].
• Maceo Parker was born on February 14, 1943^[3].
• Maceo Parker held citizenship in United States^[10].
• Maceo Parker worked as a singer^[4].
• Maceo Parker worked as a bandleader^[5].
• Maceo Parker worked as a conductor^[6].
• Maceo Parker worked as a saxophonist^[7].
• Maceo Parker's professions included jazz musician^[8].
• Maceo Parker's professions included composer^[11].
• Maceo Parker received the Icon Award^[12].
• Maceo Parker was a member of The New Power Generation^[13].
• Maceo Parker is recorded as male^[14].
• Maceo Parker's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Maceo Parker's genre is jazz^[16].
• Maceo Parker's genre is gospel music^[17].
• Maceo Parker's record label is recorded as Verve Records^[18].
• Maceo Parker's discography is recorded as Maceo Parker discography^[19].
• Maceo Parker's Commons category is recorded as Maceo Parker^[20].
• Maceo Parker's family name is recorded as Parker^[21].
• Maceo Parker's given name is recorded as Maceo^[22].
• Maceo Parker's official website is recorded as http://www.maceo.com^[23].
• Maceo Parker's instrument is recorded as saxophone^[24].
• Maceo Parker's instrument is recorded as voice^[25].
• Maceo Parker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[26].
• Maceo Parker's start of work period is recorded as 1962^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1943-02-14^[30]

• Genre(s): jazz, soul jazz^[31]

• Community tags: jazz, soul jazz^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 7ec0b91d-c6ad-417e-934c-decfdc45bada^[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kinston^[2], Maceo Parker… he was born on February 14, 1943^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[4], bandleader^[5], conductor^[6], saxophonist^[7], jazz musician^[8], and composer^[11].

Recognition

Maceo Parker received the Icon Award^[12].

Why It Matters

Maceo Parker ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (759 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

FAQs

Where was Maceo Parker born?

Maceo Parker's place of birth was Kinston^[2].

What did Maceo Parker do for work?

Maceo Parker worked as singer^[4], bandleader^[5], conductor^[6], saxophonist^[7], and jazz musician^[8].

What awards did Maceo Parker receive?

Honors received include Icon Award^[12].