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In 1984, Peplowski joined clarinet legend Benny Goodman’s last band as a tenor saxophonist and remained in the group until the bandleader's death in 1986.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
David Letterman has signed on to executive produce Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer, an upcoming feature documentary about his longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The organization announced Marsalis’ departure today (January 27), confirming that the influential musician, composer, and bandleader will stay on as artistic director through 2027, then serve in an advisory role through June 2028.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
For decades, Ball toured as a blues solo artist and bandleader.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
David Letterman has signed on to executive produce Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer, an upcoming feature documentary about his longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The organization announced Marsalis’ departure today (January 27), confirming that the influential musician, composer, and bandleader will stay on as artistic director through 2027, then serve in an advisory role through June 2028.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
For decades, Ball toured as a blues solo artist and bandleader.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Bandleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandleader. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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