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Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Little Big Band Tribute to Ken Peplowski (Featuring Mark Vinci)
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra returns with the CJO Little Big Band presenting a tribute to the late Ken Peplowski, who passed away suddenly on February 2, 2026. Peplowski, a Cleveland area native, returned to perform regularly in Northeast Ohio, but was loved and respected around the world as a preeminent saxophonist and clarinetist. Tonight's performance will feature special guest Mark Vinci on saxophone.
Friday, June 12th, 8 p.m.
Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
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Maltz Performing Arts Center
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