RIP Ken Peplowski

[EKE BBB]

Several realiable sources report that American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Ken Peplowski passed away on February 2, 2026. He was 66 years old. 

[Hardbopjazz]

RIP Ken. Thanks for the music.

[optatio]

... very sad news - R.I.P.

[Kevin Bresnahan]

This sucks. Ken will be missed and not just for his playing. I was lucky to see him and talk with him between sets at the old Jocko's Jazz Club in Methuen, MA. He played there solo as well as part of a "Four Brothers" front line. What wonderful memories.

[clifford_thornton]

Ah, too bad. He was great. RIP.

[Ken Dryden]

Ted Rosenthal announced Ken’s passing on FB. He will be missed, he had a brilliant career and he was a funny giy. 

[Dmitry]

Brilliant musician. I will remember his concerts dearly. Quite a clarinet band in the sky welcomes a new member.