Join in on the fun at Kitano In New York, as they host the Ken Peplowski Quartet for two nights: August 21st & 22nd, 2009. Sets are at 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm, with $25 entrance and $15 minimum.

Artist Background:

The late Mel Torme said, “Since the advent of Benny Goodman,there have been too few clarinetists to fill the void that Goodman left. Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few. The man is magic. “The New York Times pronounced a concert of Ken’s “Goodman Straight Up, With A Twist Of Lightning. “These quotes only hint at Ken Peplowski’s virtuosity – not only is he an outstanding clarinetist and saxophone player, but he’s also a charismatic entertainer who has been delighting audiences for over 30 years with his warmth, wit, and musicianship.

The litany of musicians Ken has collaborated with includes: Mel Torme, Leon Redbone, Charlie Byrd, Peggy Lee, George Shearing, Madonna,Hank Jones,Dave Frishberg,Rosemary Clooney,Tom Harrell,James Moody,Cedar Walton,Houston Person,Steve Allen Woody Allen, & Erich Kunzel.

Ken’s latest releas is Memories Of You (2009) on Venus Records, and he has 2 upcoming releases Little Dogs with Greg Cohen and a 2-CD set on Venus Records.

He is receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Elkhart Jazz Festival and is musical director for “The Jazz Cruise”, the Oregon Festival of American Music, and the Eugene Oregon Jazz Festival.

More Artist Info:

Location:
The Kitano New York
66 Park Avenue at East 38th Street
New York NY 10016
(212) 885-7000
http://www.kitano.com/home.php

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