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Renowned Jazz Clarinetist Ken Peplowski Dies at 66

2/12/2026

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  • Ken Peplowski, the renowned jazz clarinetist, died on February 2 at age 66.
  • The apparent cause is a heart attack, per his brother Ted Peplowski.
  • An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause.
  • He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2021.
  • Peplowski released more than 60 albums worldwide, including at the Newport Jazz Festival.