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Jazz: Maceo Parker, `Ethio-jazz’  Maceo Parker   On a broader
level, Parker must be regarded as simply one of the all-time
great saxophonists. He stretched the boundaries of music,
fashioned a new style of playing and, most importantly, made
some truly great music. Parkerâ€™s forthcoming CD, “Roots and
Groovesâ€™â€™ (due in stores Feb. 12), shows that the master
hasnâ€™t lost his touch. The two-CD affair is divided
thematically, with one disc paying tribute to Ray Charles and
the other providing a showcase for Parkerâ€™s blend of R&B, soul
and funk.  Parker is also a great live act. I remember seeing
him at the Montreal Jazz Festival, on a great double-bill with
James Carter, and he was sensational. See for yourself when the
funk man performs Feb. 23 at the Fillmore in San Francisco.
Showtime is 9 p.m. The Fillmore is at 1805 Geary Blvd. Tickets
are $30. Call 415-346-6000 or visit www.livenation.com.
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