Ray Herrmann (born September 3, 1960) is an American saxophonist & 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, but filled in for Parazaider for over a decade on numerous tours going back to 2005. Herrmann was promoted to an official member of Chicago in 2016.[1]

Herrmann graduated from the University of North Texas.[2] 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.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ray Herrmann". www.chicagotheband.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  2. ^ "Rocking out with Ray Herrmann and St. Alphonsus - Archdiocese of Baltimore". archbalt.org. 19 August 2011. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "Musician Finds Joy in Project With Saintly Tones - Catholic New York". www.cny.org. 24 August 2011. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
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