Walter Parazaider

American woodwind musician (1945–2026)

Born: 14 March 1945
Chicago
Died: 17 June 2026
Country: United States
Active: 1966–

Biography

Walter Parazaider was a jazz musician who played saxophone, clarinet and flute. Walter Parazaider was born on 14 March 1945 in Chicago and died on 17 June 2026. The music is usually filed under rock music.

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.

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Also plays on

Albums where Walter Parazaider is credited as a sideman

1970	Chicago — Chicago	flute
1975	Chicago VIII — Chicago	vocals
1976	Chicago X — Chicago	woodwind, vocals
1977	Chicago XI — Chicago	woodwind
1978	Hot Streets — Chicago	flute
1982	Chicago 16 — Chicago	mix
1991	Twenty 1 — Chicago	flute, saxophone, background vocals
1998	Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album — Chicago	tenor saxophone, flute, alto saxophone, alto flute
2008	Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus — Chicago	woodwind, background vocals
2014	Chicago XXXVI: Now — Chicago	alto saxophone