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Walter Parazaider, Saxophonist of Chicago Pops, Dies at 81

Updated 2026-06-17 16:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Chicago saxophonist Walter Parazaider passed away at the age of 81. He was a key member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and played a significant role in its sound until his retirement due to Alzheimer's.

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The band formed in Parazaider's basement in 1967, and he remained a pivotal part of their sound until he was forced to step aside in 2018 to battle Alzheimer's
2026-06-17 16:09 UTC
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