Ken Peplowski Clarinet Quartet - When You Wish Upon a Star (180g Double Vinyl LP)

American woodwind master Ken Peplowski has established a formidable global reputation as one of the finest clarinetists and tenor saxophonists of his generation, earning a particularly passionate following in Japan. A veteran of the Benny Goodman Orchestra who has also been featured on numerous Woody Allen film soundtracks, Peplowski is celebrated for his beautifully rich tone and flawless technique. On When You Wish Upon A Star, he leads a stellar quartet featuring Ted Rosenthal on piano, Gary Mazzaroppi on bass, and Jeff Brillinger on drums, delivering refreshingly varied new arrangements of legendary jazz standards.

In a fascinating creative concept, the quartet originally recorded the album's tracklist twice—once with Peplowski on clarinet, and once with him on tenor saxophone. This highly collectible edition presents the performances separately, dedicating this specific album entirely to his breathtaking, lyrical clarinet versions. The record offers an exquisite showcase of Peplowski’s primary instrument, highlighting the ensemble's tight-knit chemistry, elegant swing, and unparalleled melodic warmth across every track.

Releasing in 2026 as part of the prestigious VENUS MASTERPIECE LP COLLECTION, this premium limited edition 180g Double Vinyl LP set brings these definitive sessions to a deluxe, audiophile-grade 45 RPM format. Produced, mixed, and mastered by the legendary sound engineer Tetsuo Hara using Venus’s signature "Hyper Magnum Sound" process, and housed in a stunning gatefold jacket with OBI strip, this release ensures that every nuance of the New York session is preserved in its entirety without omission, offering a strictly limited, one-time pressing that will be permanently retired once sold out.