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Pankow earned a full music scholarship to [[Quincy University|Quincy College]], where he studied the bass trombone. After completing his first year, he returned home for the summer and formed a band that began to play some live local shows. Not wanting to give up this work, Pankow transferred to [[DePaul University]]. |
Pankow earned a full music scholarship to [[Quincy University|Quincy College]], where he studied the bass trombone. After completing his first year, he returned home for the summer and formed a band that began to play some live local shows. Not wanting to give up this work, Pankow transferred to [[DePaul University]]. |
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He is a member of [[Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia]], and was given the National Citation as well as recognition as Signature Sinfonian along with fellow Chicago members and Sinfonians on August 26, 2009.<ref name="Sinfonia recognizes Chicago">{{cite web | title=Chicago and Signature Sinfonian Members Recognized in Pre-concert Ceremony | publisher=Sinfonia | date=August 28, 2009 | url=https://www.sinfonia.org/news/SN-2009-07-29.asp | work=Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia – Sinfonia News | accessdate=April 30, 2013 }}</ref> |
He is a member of [[Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia]], and was given the National Citation as well as recognition as Signature Sinfonian along with fellow Chicago members and Sinfonians on August 26, 2009.<ref name="Sinfonia recognizes Chicago">{{cite web | title=Chicago and Signature Sinfonian Members Recognized in Pre-concert Ceremony | publisher=Sinfonia | date=August 28, 2009 | url=https://www.sinfonia.org/news/SN-2009-07-29.asp | work=Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia – Sinfonia News | accessdate=April 30, 2013 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223064145/https://www.sinfonia.org/news/SN-2009-07-29.asp | archivedate=February 23, 2012 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> |
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James Pankow | |
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St. Louis, Missouri United States | |
| Genres | Rock, adult contemporary, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Trombone, keyboards, vocals, percussion |
| Years active | 1967–present |
James Carter "Jimmy" Pankow (born August 20, 1947) is an American trombone player, songwriter and brass instrument player, best known as a founding member of the rock band Chicago.
Biography
Early life
Born in
One of nine siblings, Pankow was influenced by his musician father, Wayne. He is the older brother of veteran actor
Pankow earned a full music scholarship to Quincy College, where he studied the bass trombone. After completing his first year, he returned home for the summer and formed a band that began to play some live local shows. Not wanting to give up this work, Pankow transferred to DePaul University.
He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and was given the National Citation as well as recognition as Signature Sinfonian along with fellow Chicago members and Sinfonians on August 26, 2009.[2]
Career
Chicago
At DePaul, Pankow met Walter Parazaider, who recruited him to join a band named The Big Thing, which would become Chicago Transit Authority. Soon after the first album's release, the band's name was shortened to Chicago. Pankow has remained a member of Chicago since its inception.
In addition to playing the trombone, Pankow has composed many songs for Chicago, including the hits "
Pankow has also composed most of Chicago's brass arrangements over the years.
Although Pankow is not one of the band's principal vocalists, he sang lead vocals for two Chicago songs: "You Are On My Mind" (from Chicago X, 1976) and "Till the End of Time" (Chicago XI, 1977).
Other
Along with fellow Chicago horns
Personal life
James Pankow and his wife Jeanne Pacelli have two children, Carter (born 1999) and Lilli (born 2002). His marriage to first wife Karen lasted 18 years and produced two children, Jonathan (born 1981) and Sarah (born 1986).
References
- ^ "Brother Act". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- ^ "Chicago and Signature Sinfonian Members Recognized in Pre-concert Ceremony". Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia – Sinfonia News. Sinfonia. August 28, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
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External links
- Chicago official website
- 2001 interview in the Honolulu Star Bulletin
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