We have tragic news to report from the world of music today.
Famed jazz musician Ken Peplowski has passed away at the age of 66.
And while he had been battling an illness, Peplowski’s died not at home or in a hospital — but out at sea.
According to a report from TMZ, Peplowski had been performing on a jazz cruise at the time of his passing.
News of his passing comes courtesy of a statement from Peplowski’s close friend, musician and music journalist Lee Mergner:
“On the final day of The Jazz Cruise, Ken Peplowski died suddenly,” Mergner wrote today.
“Since 2021, the clarinetist/saxophonist/bandleader had been suffering from multiple myeloma. He battled the often fatal disease with a unique combination of courage, fortitude and humor,” he continued, adding:
“After all, humor was just one of Ken’s many remarkable gifts. He was without question the quickest and sharpest wit amongst all our artists. Ken always brought the joy to every gig or occasion.
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