Person · Male
Walter Parazaider
- From
- Chicago, United States
- Active
- 1945–2026
- Releases
- 0
- rock
About
Walter Joseph Parazaider (; March 14, 1945 – June 17, 2026) 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.
Member of
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Chicago background vocals, clarinet, flute, saxophone
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Also known as
Walt Parazaider
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- d2639d3f-046e-4ac7-ad5b-0c3a104ebcd7
- ISNI
- 0000000081332947
- IPI
- 00054889730
- IPI
- 00063932569
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 6 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.