James Pankow

Biography

James Carter Pankow, born August 20, 1947, is a founding member and trombone player of the iconic rock band Chicago. As a key component of the brass/woodwind section alongside Lee Loughnane and Walter Parazaider, he's renowned for his instrumental contributions to the band's sound. A versatile artist, Pankow has also ventured into music behind-the-scenes, as seen in "The Terry Kath Experience" (2016).