Ken Peplowski's debut as a leader has plenty of brilliant playing. Peplowski, doubling on clarinet and tenor, is joined by guitarist Ed Bickert, pianist John Bunch, bassist John Goldsby and drummer Terry Clarke. Although the repertoire includes Charlie Parker's "Segment" and Hank Mobley's obscure "High and Flighty," Peplowski comes across as a superior swing specialist, particularly on such numbers as "I Would Do Anything for You," "Jubilee" and "Careless Love." A superb start to an important career. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 (I Would Do) Anything for You 3:49
Ken Peplowski
2 There's No You 4:19
Tom Adair / Hal Hopper
3 Lava 3:40
Ken Peplowski
4 Blame It on My Youth 4:57
Edward Heyman / Oscar Levant
5 Segment 4:35
6 High and Flighty 4:57
7 Don't You Know I Care (Or Don't You Care to Know) 3:44
Mack David / Duke Ellington
8 Jubilee 5:08
Stanley Adams / Hoagy Carmichael
9 Careless Love 3:50
W.C. Handy / Martha E. Koenig / Spencer Williams
10 Imagination 6:56
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
11 Love Letters 4:31
Edward Heyman / Victor Young
Credits:
Bass – John Goldsby
Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Ken Peplowski
Drums – Terry Clarke
Guitar – Ed Bickert
Piano – John Bunch
