Ken Peplowski Quartet - The Summer Knows~The Music of Michel Legrand and Marilyn & Alan Bergman (Hybrid SACD)

A master of both the clarinet and tenor saxophone, Ken Peplowski has established a profound legacy, particularly within the Japanese jazz scene. With The Summer Knows, Peplowski did a deeply romantic exploration of the legendary songbook of French composer Michel Legrand and the lyrical duo Marilyn & Alan Bergman. Recorded on September 21, 2025, at Village Recording in Copenhagen, Denmark, the session features Peplowski alongside an outstanding European trio: pianist Ole Kock Hansen, bassist Hans Backenroth, and drummer Kristian Leth. Peplowski’s playing here is breathtakingly expressive—rooted in the jazz tradition yet refreshingly modern—capturing the melody so eloquently that one can almost hear the lyrics in every note. This title is releasing on Hybrid SACD.