I just saw a member of Chicago recently passed

[BaronChocula]

Walter Parazaider.
Just doing the usual Internet deep dive. I'm sure it must have been posted here somewhere, but I missed it.

https://web.archive.org/web/20260626071037/https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/henderson-nv/walter-parazaider-12934188

[3catwoman3]

1. I just read the obituary, and it references the flute solo played...

…by Mr. Parazaider in the Colour My World number. As a flute player myself, I always took note of that section of the piece, and how lovely it was. I can hear it in my mind as I type this.

He was married for nearly 60 years. Unusual in the entertainment field.

Thank you for so much memorable music, Walter.

[sdfernando]

2. Flutist here as well

I've played that many times over the years. 1st time was in high school and the bad played a Chicago medley during our annual Pops Concert. I also play the sax and clarinet just like Walter....just not as well I think

Thanks for all the great music Walt. Rest in Music.
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[2naSalit]

3. ...

[Staph]

4. First David Clayton-Thomas

and now Walter Parazaider. Two of the truly influential musicians of my college years.

[BaronChocula]

6. I didn't hear about him either

Wow. What a voice.

[area51]

5. RIP

[MustLoveBeagles]

7. RIP