Roots Revisited
# Roots Revisited

Roots Revisited is an album by saxophonist Maceo Parker which was originally released on the Minor Music label in 1990.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Roots Revisited is a throwback to the 1960s soul-jazz style and Maceo Parker gives one the impression that, if called upon, he could hold his own on a bebop date".

## Track listing

All compositions by Maceo Parker except where noted

* "Them That Got" (Ray Charles) – 3:57
* "Children's World" – 10:49
* "Better Get Hit In Yo' Soul" (Charles Mingus) – 5:41
* "People Get Ready" (Curtis Mayfield) – 5:55
* "Up and Down East Street (for Ulysée Hardy)" – 8:11
* "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 4:14
* "Jumpin' the Blues" (Jay McShann, Charlie Parker, Walter Brown) – 6:17
* "In Time" (Sylvester Stewart) – 5:30
* "Them That Got" [Alternative version] (Charles) – 3:57 Additional track on CD release
* "Funky Christmas" (Johnny Marks) – 10:09 Additional track on CD release

## Personnel

* Maceo Parker – alto saxophone, piano, organ
* Fred Wesley – trombone
* Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis – tenor saxophone
* Don Pullen – organ (tracks 1-7, 9 & 10)
* Rodney Jones – guitar
* Bill Stewart – drums
* Vince Henry – alto saxophone (track 1)
* Bootsy Collins – bass guitar, guitar
