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James Carter Pankow (born August 20, 1947) is an American trombone player, songwriter, and brass instrument arranger who is a founding member of the rock band Chicago. He is best known for his brass arrangements, and for being one-third of Chicago's brass/woodwind section alongside Lee Loughnane and Walter Parazaider .
Learn about James Pankow, the trombonist and composer for the jazz-rock group Chicago. Find out his birth date, musical influences, instrument preferences, family background, and trivia.
- August 20, 1947
Learn how James Pankow became a trombonist and a founding member of the rock band Chicago. Read his interview about his influences, his father, his mentors, and his career.
James Pankow – Chicago. Founding Member – Trombone, Horn Arranger, Composer. My career began one day when I was only ten years old. I was a restless kid. The kind of kid that was constantly tapping on things. Beating on things and humming.
Learn about James Pankow, a founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago, who wrote many of their hits such as \"Make Me Smile\" and \"Colour My World\". Find out how he started playing the trombone, composed a long-format suite inspired by his girlfriend, and joined the band in 1967.
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Learn about James Pankow's musical journey from a young trombonist to a legendary member of the rock band Chicago. Read his stories, tips and insights for concert band musicians in this interview by Margie Simon.
Jun 22, 2022 · The trombonist and songwriter of Chicago talks about the band's first album of original material in eight years and their co-headlining tour with Brian Wilson. He also shares his personal stories behind some of his songs, from \"Firecracker\" to \"Man Outta Me\".
