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…
On Dec. 12, Frank Sinatra would have turned 90. In celebration, Capitol/EMI will release Frank Sinatra—Duets And Duets II: 90th Birthday Limited Edition on Nov. 22.
The collection features a new two-CD commemorative package with both original duets albums, plus a previously unreleased version of “My Way” sung by Sinatra and Willie Nelson.
The first of Sinatra’s duets album was recorded during the summer of 1993. The standards album, his first in nine years, includes songs with such contemporary artists as Anita Baker, Bono, Gloria Estefan, Kenny G and Luther Vandross. The following year, Sinatra released Duets II, a collection of newly interpreted, classic Sinatra songs. The second album featured artists like Jimmy Buffett, Neil Diamond, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder and Linda Ronstadt. Now both albums are available together through this anniversary collection.
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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Richie Beirach was particularly renowned for his approach to chromatic harmony, which he used to improvise reharmonizations of originals and standards.
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“I play what I want and what I like,” said Andrew Cyrille. “I use my knowledge artistically and professionally.”
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Marsalis will, if he chooses to use it, have a strong voice in perpetuating his vision through a role in choosing his successors.
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For the better part of a year, rumors have been swirling that Wynton Marsalis was going to step down as artistic and…
