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…
Didier Ferry and Yves Carrere of the Mephisto Photo agency in France reflect their passion for jazz through photography with the release of their 15 new 11.81” X 15.75” exhibition photo reproductions. These high quality reproductions feature artists such as Dave Douglas, Lester Bowie, Joe Zawinul, Brad Mehldau and Jacky Terrasson.
Mephisto also introduced two new posters featuring Sonny Rollins and James Carter. Over the years, Mephisto Photos has collected an extensive archive collection dating back to 1956. These photos and many others are available in the boutique section of the Mephisto web site at www.mephistophoto.com.
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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