This is a relatively easy track to play. It’s a great song to practice for tone and phrasing. The melody is so simple and strong, and Maceo delivers it with such authority! The solo is in the pocket right from the start – I just love the opening line. I can’t say that I’m a huge fan of the rap breakdown at the end, but I understand what Maceo’s trying to do by getting his material to appeal to a more modern audience.
Maceo Parker - Uptown Up
- Artist: Maceo Parker
- Album: Funk Overload (1998)
- Track: Uptown Up
- Instrument: Alto Sax
Enjoy!
@SdartSax
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