Walter Parazaider: Chicago’s Jazz Soul

Chicago lost a true legend this week with the passing of Walter Parazaider, the saxophonist and flutist whose jazzy, horn-driven sound defined the band’s iconic hits like “Just You ‘n’ Me” and “Colour My World.” A founding member since 1967, he helped revolutionize rock by making brass and woodwinds central to the genre, earning him a Rock Hall of Fame induction in 2016. After battling Alzheimer’s for six years, he died peacefully in hospice at 81, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of music. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1729978b8219a2b0