Ray Herrmann
American saxophonist
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::summary American saxophonist ::
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| Field | Value |
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| name | Ray Herrmann |
| image | Chicago performing at Caesars Windsor, 2024-11-09 31.jpg |
| caption | Ray Herrmann on stage with Chicago, 2024 |
| background | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
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| origin | Chicago, Illinois, US |
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| occupation | |
| instrument | |
| years_active | 1979–present |
| label | Little Lamb Music |
| current_member_of | Chicago |
| website | |
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Ray Herrmann (born September 3, 1960) is an American saxophonist and flutist from Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is currently the saxophonist for the band Chicago since taking over for the retired original saxophonist/flutist and group founder, Walter Parazaider. Herrmann previously filled in for Parazaider for over a decade on numerous tours going back to 2005. He was promoted to an official member of Chicago in 2016.
Herrmann graduated from the University of North Texas. Before joining the band Chicago, Herrmann was a Los Angeles studio musician performing with Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, and Johnny Hallyday. He is Catholic and takes his faith very seriously.
References
References
- "Ray Herrmann".
- (19 August 2011). "Rocking out with Ray Herrmann and St. Alphonsus - Archdiocese of Baltimore".
- (24 August 2011). "Musician Finds Joy in Project With Saintly Tones - Catholic New York".
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