Ken Peplowski joins the Zonky Jazz Band for a special tribute to Mildred Bailey at the Montvale Event Center on Friday, June 3, with special guest singer Julia Rinker, who is Mildred Bailey's niece.

Ken Peplowski is "arguably the world's greatest living clarinetist" according to Russell Davies. He has toured extensively throughout his four-decade career, including with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (under Buddy Morrow), and with the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Ken's 1992 album The Natural Touch won best jazz album of the year, one of 20 albums Ken has recorded as a bandleader.

Julia Rinker is Mildred Bailey's niece, whose three-decade career in studio work included sessions with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and more, on some of the most important recordings of the 20th century. She also appeared on television as a dancer and a background singer on the Dean Martin Show, the Carol Burnett Show, and the Sonny and Cher Show.

For the last year, the Zonky Jazz Band has been recording an album celebrating the music of Mildred Bailey, who grew up in and around Spokane and became an icon of the Swing Era.

This special, one-night-only event takes place on the second floor of the Montvale Event Center, formerly known as the CenterStage Theater. Dancing is highly encouraged at this all-ages event. A no-host bar will be available for guests over 21 years of age. Tickets are available at https://www.zonkyjazzband.com/ken-peplowski

IMPORTANT: No need to print your tickets—your name will be at the door with your ticket quantity.