Feb 3, 2026 12:10 AM
In Memoriam: Ken Peplowski, 1959–2026
Ken Peplowski, a clarinetist and tenor saxophonist who straddled the worlds of traditional and modern jazz, died Feb. 2…
An all-star lineup of jazz musicians will get political June 14 at The New York Society for Ethical Culture. A mix of generations and styles, the artists have joined forces with Concerts For Kerry, a grassroots organization raising awareness and money for John Kerry’s bid for presidency through music.
Dee Dee Bridgewater, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Michael Brecker, Nicholas Payton, Charlie Hunter, Christian McBride and Jeff “Tain” Waits will be on hand, along with tap dancer Savion Glover and host David Alan Grier.
Tickets are currently on sale and are either $100 for general admission or $250 for VIP tickets, which include a post-concert reception with the artists. A limited number of $50 student tickets are also available.
All proceeds go to Kerry’s campaign. No word on whether the Senator will be attending.
To purchase tickets or to get more information, visit www.concertsforkerry.org
Peplowski first came to prominence in legacy swing bands, including the final iteration of the Benny Goodman Orchestra, before beginning a solo career in the late 1980s.
Feb 3, 2026 12:10 AM
Ken Peplowski, a clarinetist and tenor saxophonist who straddled the worlds of traditional and modern jazz, died Feb. 2…
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