Ken Peplowski

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Ken Peplowski
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Ken Peplowski, Eugene, Oregon, 2007
Background information
Born (1959-05-23) May 23, 1959 (age 65)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres Jazz, dixieland, swing, mainstream jazz, traditional pop
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s) Clarinet, tenor saxophone
Labels Concord, Nagel-Heyer, Arbors
Website kenpeplowski.com

Ken Peplowski (born May 23, 1959) [1] is an American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, [1] and known primarily for playing swing music. For over a decade, Peplowski recorded for Concord Records.

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In 2007, Peplowski was named jazz advisor of Oregon Festival of American Music and music director of Jazz Party at The Shedd, both in Eugene, Oregon.

Awards and honors

Discography

As leader/co-leader

As sideman

Publications

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ken Peplowski | Biography & History". AllMusic . Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  2. "The Natural Touch - Ken Peplowski Quintet | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic . Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  3. Ken Peplowski/Diego Figueiredo, Amizade. Review by Alex Henderson, NYCJR , February 2020, Issue 214, page 38 - retrieved 12 February 2020.
  4. "Ken Peplowski | Album Discography". AllMusic . Retrieved July 31, 2021.