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James Pankow

James Pankow

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.

Known for

Chicago & Friends: Live At 55
Chicago & Friends: Live At 55
2024 • trombone, vocals
David Foster: Off the Record
David Foster: Off the Record
2019 • Self
The Terry Kath Experience
The Terry Kath Experience
2016 • Self
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
2016 • Self
Chicago in Chicago
Chicago in Chicago
2011
Chicago | The Heart of Chicago: The Video (1982-1991)
Chicago | The Heart of Chicago: The Video (1982-1991)
2005 • Self (archive footage)
Chicago Live on SoundStage
Chicago Live on SoundStage
2004 • Trombone, Percussion, Keyboards, Vocals
Chicago Live In Japan 1995
Chicago Live In Japan 1995
1995 • self

Full filmography

Chicago Live on SoundStage
Chicago Live on SoundStage
2004 • Trombone, Percussion, Keyboards, Vocals
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James Pankow – Biography, Known For & Filmography