Frank Vignola with Bill Mays and Ken Peplowski

Frank Vignola, a versatile jazz guitarist from New York, is known for mastering styles from fusion to swing. Influenced by legends like Django Reinhardt and Pat Metheny, his collaborations span artists like Ringo Starr, Madonna, and Tommy Emmanuel. His acclaimed works include Appel Direct and tributes like Vignola Plays Gershwin. Vignola frequently features on NPR and Public Television.

Ken Peplowski, born in Cleveland, is a top clarinetist and tenor player well-known for keeping swing and traditional jazz alive. Emerging in NYC in the '80s, he debuted with "Double Exposure" in 1988. Peplowski has collaborated with jazz icons like Benny Goodman and Madonna, and released acclaimed albums like "Sensitive to the Touch" and "In Search Of...". He won the Sarasota Jazz Festival’s "Satchmo" award and HotHouse Magazine's clarinetist of the year. His 2018 big band album "Sunrise" and 2019 duet "Counterpoint" with Dick Hyman showcase his enduring influence.