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Walter Parazaider

American woodwind musician

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born
1945
died
2026
age at death
81
known for
jazz musician, saxophonist, clarinetist

1945 – 2026

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Walter Joseph Parazaider was an American woodwind musician who was a founding member of the rock band Chicago. He was best known for being one-third of Chicago's brass and woodwind section alongside Lee Loughnane and James Pankow. Parazaider played saxophone, flute, and clarinet, and occasionally played guitar as well.

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