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Celebrating James Brown: The Godfather of Soul's Sax Player.

Musician Maceo Parker is best known as the saxophonist who played with James Brown. His on again off again association with Brown began in 1964. He's got several albums of his own, as well as collaborations with others. Parker is currently on tour. (Rebroadcast from 10/2/90)

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Other segments from the episode on May 1, 1998

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 1, 1998: Interview with Bruce Tucker; Interview with Maceo Parker; Interview with Bootsy Collins; Review of the film "He Got Game."
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Celebrating James Brown: Funk Idol Bootsy Collins.

Musician Bootsy Collins got his start with James Brown, where he "defined the finger-popping funk bass style" (Rolling Stone). He went on to work with George Clinton as part of the Parliment-Funkadelic tribe, before forming Bootsy's Rubber Band. On stage, he created alter egos, including Bootzilla, Boot-Tron, and King of the Geepies. He's put out more than 30 albums. (REBROADCAST from 10/10/94)

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The Godfather of Soul's Sax Player

Maceo Parker was a member of James Brown's horn section. Parker was hired along with his brother, but soon made a name for himself. His new album is a straightforward jazz record, called Roots Revisited.

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