Peplowski, who died Feb. 2, started playing clarinet professionally at age 10 and went on to perform with the Benny Goodman Orchestra and to record on his own. Originally broadcast July 7, 1999.

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The clarinetist and saxophonist collaborated with Benny Goodman, Rosemary Clooney, Woody Allen, and more.

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