Ken Peplowski | |
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Background information | |
Born | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | May 23, 1959
Genres | Jazz, dixieland, swing, mainstream jazz, traditional pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Clarinet, tenor saxophone |
Labels | Concord, Nagel-Heyer, Arbors |
Website | kenpeplowski |
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.
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.
With Charlie Byrd
With Eddie Higgins
With Dick Hyman
With Susannah McCorkle
With Nicki Parrott
With Leon Redbone
With Randy Sandke
With Loren Schoenberg
With Mel Torme
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