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				Rise Kern Cultural Productions LLC presents pianist Gabriela Montero
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<b>Renowned Pianist, Gabriela Montero, to Dazzle Miami Fans on February 11.<br />
 <br />One Night Only Performance will Feature her Stellar Improvisations

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<a href="http://www.risekernpresents.com">www.RiseKernPresents.com</a>. <br /><br />

MIAMI, FL  (December 29, 2010)  - Internationally renowned pianist, Gabriela Montero, will dazzle listeners and critics with her one-of-a-kind style and improvisational skills in Miami, Florida on Friday, February 11, 2011, at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. (174 E. Flagler Street).<br/>

According to the New York Times, Gabriela Montero is an "exciting, brilliant, imaginative pianist - with a passion for improvisation,” and BBC Music Magazine raves, “For Beethoven and Liszt, classical improvisation was serious art. This statuesque Venezuelan proves the art is not lost."<br/>
 
Montero's improvisational skills separate her from today's pack of classical pianists. "I connect to my audience in a completely unique way – and they connect with me," she says. "Because improvisation is such a huge part of who I am, it is the most natural and spontaneous way I can express myself."<br/>
 
Montero’s credits include appearances on 60 Minutes, a Grammy award nomination, and the honor of performing at the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Sprinkled in between have been high profile performances with the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonic and several critically acclaimed album releases.<br/>

Montero's EMI-produced Bach and Beyond album introduced her to a United States audience that embraced her wholeheartedly, driving the album to its status as a Billboard bestseller in 2006. Her 2008 album, Baroque received 5-star reviews from authorities that included BBC Music Magazine, and her October 2010 album, Solatino, is on pace to continue her trend of stellar album releases. <br/>

"She has a gift shared with only the greatest keyboard artists," according to The Register Guard and the Seattle Times applauds Montero by mentioning that, “She ranks with the best. A goddess.”<br/>
For more information, visit http://www.risekernpresents.com.  Tickets are now available from $30 at http://www.ticketmaster.com.<br/>  

Gusman Performing Arts Center, 174 E. Flagler Street, Miami, FL  33131 
For more information and tickets visit <a href="http://www.risekernpresents.com">www.risekernpresents.com</a><br/>
Tickets are now available from $30 at <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com">www.ticketmaster.com</a>
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				An Evening with Bill Mays to Benefit Jupiter Music Students
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				An Evening With Bill Mays To Benefit Jupiter Music Students
 
Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta will be the setting for this intimate evening.
 
Sponsored by:  Key Private Bank and The Samuel J. and Connie M. Frankino Foundation

Jupiter, Florida - Jupiter Performing Arts Fund (JPAF) teams up with the Lighthouse ArtCenter to present “An Evening With Bill Mays” on January 29th, 2011.  Join us for a special night with legendary pianist, composer, & recording artist Bill Mays. Bill has played alongside Sarah Vaughan, Woody Herman and Frank Sinatra. The concert takes place in an intimate setting and includes drinks, appetizers, and desserts. Space is limited so reserve your seat early as we expect to sell out. For more information or to purchase tickets go to: www.jpaf.org or call: 872-222-JPAF. 
Jupiter Performing Arts Fund is a not-for-profit organization formed for the purpose of encouraging, promoting and supporting music in the Jupiter public schools. Students who play a musical instrument have a higher level of academic achievement, concentration and sense of confidence while building valuable social skills in teamwork, communication and leadership. 
To date, JPAF has donated much needed instruments to Jupiter High School, Jupiter Middle School and Independence Middle School! JPAF also provides scholarships, artists in residence and supplemental funds for other music program expenses. JPAF is also currently working with local elementary schools to support and enhance their music programs. 
Please join us for this unique evening in a rare concert with Bill Mays and help support the music programs in Jupiter schools! 
 
Jupiter Performing Arts Fund (JPAF) www.jpaf.org   (872)  222.JPAF for more details.
 
 
Lighthouse ArtCenter, Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida  33469-3027     www.lighthousearts.org<br />
For more info call 872-222-5723 or visit <a href="http://www.jpaf.org">www.jpaf.org</a>.
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				Delray String Quartet presents second concert of the season
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<b>Delray String Quartet presents second concert of the season on January 2 and 14, 2011.<br />
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Delray String Quartet<br />

(561) 213.4138 <a href="http://www.delraystringquartet.com">www.DelrayStringQuartet.com</a>. <br /><br />

Mei Mei Luo + Tomas Cotik, violins
Richard Fleischman, viola
Claudio Jaffé. cello

WHAT:
Ludwig Van Beethoven: Quartet in B Flat, Op. 18, No. 6
Dmitri Shostakovich: Quartet No. 7
Anton Arensky: Quartet No. 2, Op. 35A
 
  
WHERE and WHEN:  
1.        January 2, 2010, Sunday, at 4:00 p.m. at The Colony Hotel and Cabana Club, 525 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL  33483.  A Pre-Concert Lecture by members Richard Fleischman and Dr. Claudio Jaffé will be presented at 3:30 p.m.
2.        January 14, 2010, Friday, at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301.    A Pre-Concert Lecture by members Richard Fleischman and Dr. Claudio Jaffé will be presented at 7:00 p.m.

TICKETS: Delray:   $35 at the Door
                Fort Lauderdale:  $20 at the Door                


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				James David Christie, Internationally-famous organist in Concert
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<b>James David Christie, internationally-famous organist, in Concert Friday, January 14, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.<br />
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Community Concert Series<br />
Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, FL  32960<br /><br />

(772) 469.2317 <a href="http://www.ccovb.org">www.ccovb.org</a>. <br /><br />

Community Concert Series of Community Church of Vero Beach 

Presents

James David Christie playing the Lively-Fulcher organ
January 14, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

For tickets:  please call the Ticket Office 772-778-1070  For more details go to www.ccovb.org.

For More Information about James David Christie go to <a href="http://www.concertartists.com/JDC.html">www.concertartists.com/JDC.html

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				Third Annual South Florida Cantorial Concert
				Alan Mason, Program Director and Pianist presents
				An evening of Jewish music from around the world
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<b>Twenty-four cantors and soloists will perform a diverse concert of Jewish song in the Third Annual South Florida Cantorial Concert, to be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 8:00 p.m.<br />
 An evening of Jewish music from around the world<br />

Temple Israel of Greater Miami<br />
137 N.E. 19th Street, Miami, FL  33132<br /><br />

(305) 573.5900 of (888) 541.9753<a href="http://www.cantorialconcert.org">www.cantorialconcert.org</a>. <br /><br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Third Annual South Florida Cantorial Concert
Alan Mason, Program Director and Pianist

Presents

An evening of Jewish music from around the world

Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Location
Temple Israel of Greater Miami
137 N.E. 19th Street.
Miami, FL 33132

Twenty-four cantors and soloists will perform a diverse concert of Jewish song in the Third Annual South Florida Cantorial Concert, to be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. The concert will be at the beautiful and historic Bertha Abess Sanctuary at Temple Israel of Greater Miami, located in Miami's Performing Arts district. 
"This concert is an annual event so the opportunity to come back in the following years will always be there. This is a concert that's not to be missed for years to come and should be a sell out year after year." -- The Jewish Journal

For more details go to www.cantorialconcert.org.

Purchase tickets online, or call 1-888-541-9753 or 305-573-5900. $18 per ticket. Last year's concert was sold out, so purchase tickets ahead of time. 

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				St. David's-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church
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<b>A Festival of Lessons and Carols<br />

St. David's-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church<br />
465 West Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida  33414<br /><br />

(561) 793-1976 <a href="http://www.saintdavidsinthepines.org">www.saintdavidsinthepines.org</a>. <br /><br />

A Festival of Lessons and Carols
St. David's-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church
465 West Forest Hill Boulevard 
Wellington, Florida  33414
561-793-1976

Dr. Stuart M. Gardner, Organist and Music Director;  The Rev. W. Steven Thomas, Rector
 
The origin of Lessons and Carols dates back to 1880. The Festival has been presented by the famous choir of King's College, Cambridge. The world-wide radio broadcast of this event and, in later years, television broadcasts,have brought the beauty of this festival into the homes of countless millions around the world. The program includes carols both ancient and modern, sung by soloists and the choir, accompanied by the organ, flute, string quartet, recorder and vielle. There will be several familiar carols to be sung by all. Everyone is invited to attend a reception in the parish hall following the Festival. There is no charge for admission but a free-will offering will be received. 

The setting for the Festival is the beautiful candle-lit church.   After an opening procession by the choir, acolytes, torch bearers and clergy, there are nine brief Lessons read by members of the congregation and the choir. The Lessons are interspersed with special carols, sung by the choir and accompanied by a string quartet, the organ and other instruments. The carols cover a wide span of musical history - from the 11th century Gregorian chant to the present day. In addition to the carols sung by the soloists and  the choir, there are several  familiar carols in which the congregation may join in singing.

Hymns:  ‘Once in Royal David’s City’; ‘Divinum Mysterium’

Carols:  ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’;  ‘Adam Lay Ybounden’;  ‘An earthly tree a heavenly fruit’; ‘A maiden most gentle’; ‘Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming’; ‘Lute-book lullabye’; ‘Gabriel to Mary came’;  ‘Christmas-tide’; ‘Greensleeves’; ‘Jesus Christ the apple tree’; ‘O harken ye’; ‘Angels We Have Heard on High’; ‘The Angels and the Shepherds’; ‘From heaven high’.

The Choir of St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church and Saint David’s Consort are featured.

Saint David's-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church is located on the northwest corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and Wellington Trace, at 465 W. Forest Hill Boulevard in Wellington, FL  33414
For further information, please call the church office 561-793-1976.  Free-Will Offering

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Christmas Eve Services at Saint David’s-in-the-Pines, Wellington
Holy Eucharist at 7:00 p.m  and 11:00 p.m.
Each service preceded by a Prelude Recital 6:45 p.m and 10:45 p.m.    Saint David’s Consort 
Dr. Stuart Gardner, Organist and Director of Music

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				The Spire Series of the First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach Presents the Annual CHRISTMAS CONCERT And Carol Sing
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<b>The Spire Series of the First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach Presents the Annual CHRISTMAS CONCERT And Carol Sing on Sunday December 19 at 4:00 p.m.<br />
Presented by the Chancel Choir and Soloists.  The Chancel Handbell Choir.  Instrumentalists from Lynn Conservatory.  Mark Jones, Director of Music/Organist;
Elain McNamara, Conductor; Kristen DiNonno, Soprano; Neil Nelson, Baritone; Brian Ricci, Baritone; Bill van Patton, Harp <br />

First Presbyterian Church (The Pink Church)<br />
2331 NE 26th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL  33062. <br /><br />

(954) 941-2308 extension 112 <a href="http://www.pinkpres.org">www.pinkpres.org</a>. <br /><br />

Annual CHRISTMAS CONCERT And Carol Sing
First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach
2331 NE 26th Avnue 
Pompano Beach, FL  33062
954-941-2308 extension 112
 
Featuring “the Robert Shaw “Many Moods of Christmas” sets one and four and other seasonal favorites including “From Heaven Above” by Mark Jones, excerpts from Handel’s MESSIAH for soprano and chorus,  and traditional carols for the audience to sing along accompanied by the Great Pipe Organ and Orchestra! This popular concert is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! 
Please join us! Come early and enjoy a glass of wine!
Suggested $10 Donation at the door - Campus security provided  
Childcare available by request 2 days prior. 
For more information please call the church music office at
(954) 941-2308, extension 112
<a href="http://www.pinkpres.org">www.pinkpres.org - email: mjones@pinkpres.org
For more information please call the church music office at
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<b>Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church is offering FREE CHORAL MUSIC from its overstock and conference materials<br />

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church,<br />
5555 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale<br /><br />

(954) 334.5174 

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
5555 N. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Anthems and major works by noted composers will be available first come, first served. 
Bring your own shopping bags or cartons on Tuesday, December 28 through Thursday, the 30th between 9am and 4 pm. 
The materials will be available in the Choir Room of the Sanctuary building
located at 5555 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale.  For more information call 954. 334. 5174.
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				Rising Stars Sing at St. Martha Concert
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<b>St. Martha - Yamaha Concerts continue their 2010-2011 Series on Sunday December 12 at 3:00 p.m.<br />
Rising Stars Sing at St. Martha Concert. <br />

St. Martha Church,<br />
9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. <br /><br />

(305) 982-5535 <a href="http://www.saintmartha.tix.com">www.saintmartha.tix.com</a>. <br /><br />

RISING STARS SING AT ST. MARTHA CONCERT
St. Martha Church
9301 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami Shores
305-982-5535
 
St. Martha – Yamaha Concerts continue their 2010-2011 Series on Sunday December 12 at 3:00 p.m. with New York based soprano Sara Wolfson and tenor Noah Stewart.  Joined by pianist Paul Posnak, the award winning artists will sing their favorites from many genres:  Leonard Bernstein, Charles Ives, Puccini, Turina, Bizet, Sammy Cahn, Kurt Weill, Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Rogers & Hammerstein, spirituals and more.  
These personable rising stars – both winners of numerous opera competitions, both extremely active in modern as well as classical productions – return to South Florida for one performance only, on Sunday December 12 at 3:00 p.m. in the acoustically renowned St. Martha Church.   
The performance is at St. Martha Church,  9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores.  A free wine and holiday cookie reception with the artists follows in the adjacent Atrium.  Tickets at $10 and $20 are available at www.saintmartha.tix.com <a href="http://www.saintmartha.tix.com">, at the parish office or at the door.  For information call 305-982-5535.


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				STARDUST - A Red-Carpet Musical Journey in Time.
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<b>THE SPIRE SERIES in cooperation with F.P.C. NEWLIFE BAND, presents:<br />
STARDUST - A Red-Carpet Musical Journey in Time.</b> <br />
Featuring: The NEWLIFE Band and Friends. <br />
Sunday, December 5th 2010 7:00 p.m. <br /><br />

The First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach – "The Pink Church",<br />
2331 N.E. 26th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062. <br /><br />

Office: (954) 941-2308 <a href="http://www.pinkpres.org">www.pinkpres.org</a>. <br /><br />

For additional concert information, pleae contact Terry Corrado, Spire Series Coordinator at (954) 465-1386 or email <a href="mailto:sparklingred5@aol.com">sparklingred5@aol.com</a>. Please join us at 6:00 before the 7:00 concert for hors d'ouevres on the patio.  Wine and other beverages will be available for purchase. Select transportation and childcare available with advance reservation. A $10 freewill offering will be received at the door. Wine and beverages available for purchase. Free reception immediately following concert.

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				DELRAY STRING QUARTET - 7 SEASON 2010-2011, CONCERT #1: "Romantic Brahms"
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Dec 3, Friday, 7:30pm, All Saints Episcopal Church, Fort Lauderdale.<br />
Dec 5, Sunday, 4:00pm, The Colony Hotel and Cabaña Club, Delray Beach.<br />
Dec 12, Sunday,	4:00pm, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church,	Coconut Grove.<br /><br />
<b>PROGRAM</b><br />
Franz Joseph Haydn: Quartet in C major, Op. 33, No. 3, "The Bird". <br />
Kenneth Fuchs: String Quartet No. 4.<br />
Johannes Brahms: Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2.<br />
For more info call 561.213.4138 or visit <a href="http://www.delraystringquartet.com">www.delraystringquartet.com</a>.
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				MUSICA SACRA, oratorio in New York
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For over 45 years, <b>Musica Sacra</b> has delighted audiences with its annual performances of Handel's <i>Messiah</i>. On Tuesday, December 21, and Wednesday, December 22, both at 8 pm at Carnegie Hall, <b>Musica Sacra</b> performs Handel's masterpiece once again with music director <b>Kent Tritle</b> conducting the luminous Musica Sacra Chorus and Orchestra and vocal soloists <b>Jennifer Zetlan, soprano; Matthew Shaw, countertenor; Colin Balzer, tenor;</b> and <b>Tyler Duncan, baritone</b>.<br /><br />

Ticket prices range from $25-$128, and are available through Carnegie Hall online (www.carnegiehall.org), by phone (CarnegieCharge, (212)247-7800); or in person (Box Office, 57th Street & 7th Avenue).<br /><br />

For information, visit <b>Musica Sacra</b> online (<a href="http://www.MusicaSacraNY.com">www.MusicaSacraNY.com</a>) or call (212)330-7684. 11/22/2010 12:12 PM
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				HANDEL'S MESSIAH ~ NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONCERT SERIES
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WHO: The New Presbyterian Church Concert Choir.<br />
WHAT: Handel&rsquo;s Messiah featuring the New Presbyterian Church  100-voice Concert Choir, Soloists, and Orchestra directed by Dr. John L. Wilson.<br />
WHEN: Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 2 p.m.<br />
WHERE: Pompano Beach High School Gymnasium, 600 NE 13th Ave., Pompano Beach, Florida.<br />
TICKETS: No tickets needed.  An offering will be taken.<br />
For more information call 954.946.4380  http://newpres.org
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				Jazz Dynamos Shelly Berg and Ken Peplowski featured in December Jazz Concert by Gold Coast Jazz
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Fort Lauderdale, FL –  Jazz pianist Shelly Berg has been called one of the finest jazz pianists around today.  Ken Peplowski has been compared to the legendary Benny Goodman for his incomparable swinging style on the clarinet.  Both jazz dynamos will be featured in the next jazz concert presented by the Gold Coast Jazz Society on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.  The show titled, Dynamos of Jazz, features the Shelly Berg Quartet with Ken Peplowski and takes place at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.  The Amaturo Theater is located at 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The concert begins at 7:45 pm.  Single tickets are $35 and $40 and student tickets are $10 with student ID.  Purchase tickets through the Broward Center Box Office at 954-462-0222 or online at www.goldcoastjazz.org or www.browardcenter.org.  A pre-concert Jazz Riff jazz talk will be given by WXEL radio personality Stu Grant at 7:00pm in the theater before the show.  

Dave Brubeck has raved that, "Shelly Berg is a great jazz pianist who has a total command of his instrument".  A pianist, composer, arranger and educator, Berg brings a considerable array of talents to the jazz music scene. Versatility coupled with innate talent has shown to be the keynote of his career.  Berg is currently Dean of the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, but makes time in his busy career to continue performing and touring. He is known for his collaborations with jazz vocalists, and he has performed, recorded, and arranged for Patti Austin, Monica Mancini, Bobby McFerrin, Kurt Elling, Dionne Warwick, Tierney Sutton, Lorraine Feather, and Carmen Bradford. He maintains a busy, worldwide schedule of jazz festival and club performances, and he has performed and/or recorded with a "Who's Who" of jazz legends, including Ray Brown, Louie Bellson, Eddie Daniels, Peter Erskine, Woody Herman, Clark Terry, and Bill Watrous to name a few. 
  
A prolific composer and orchestrator, his orchestrations have been called "magnificent. . . incredible" by Johnny Mandel.  He has orchestrated for Chicago, KISS, Carole King, Richard Marx, Joe Cocker, Elliott Smith, Lou Rawls, Steve Miller, and Ray Sings, Basie Swings (Concord Records' Ray Charles and Count Basie collaboration). Film orchestration work includes Warner Bros. Almost Heroes and For Your Consideration, Fox's Men of Honor, and the NBC Mini-series The 60's.  He has also written for the Royal Philharmonic, the American Symphony, and orchestras worldwide.

According to the Jazz Journal International, "Ken Peplowski is one of those fine young Americans who are currently setting so much of the pace in all that's good in jazz."  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." 

Peplowski has collaborated with a litany of musicians including 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 and Erich Kunzel.  A past member of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Ken joined the group under the direction of Buddy Morrow. "Buddy heard me with my quartet at a Cleveland jazz festival along with Teddy Wilson's trio and the Dorsey band, and made an offer right then," said Ken. When the legendary Benny Goodman came out of retirement and put together a new band, he hired Ken on tenor saxophone.  Regarding his years with Goodman's band, he says, "I think Benny was as great a figure to the clarinet as Louis Armstrong was to the trumpet. He was an extremely tough band leader, but he was as demanding on himself as he was on us.  Part of the key to unlocking the enigma of Benny was that he thought about music pretty much 24 hours a day." 

With numerous recordings to his credit, Peplowski recorded for Concert Records for over a decade.  His most recent albums have appeared on the Nagel-Heyer Records label and his 2010 CD Noir Blue is on the Capri Records label.    

Tickets are still available for the December 8 performance.  The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, jazz education programs and other events.  Go online www.goldcoastjazz.org  for more information about the Gold Coast Jazz Society or call 954-524-0805.   11/25/2010 8:40 PM
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