IN MEMORIAM
Jazz vocalist extraordinaire, Rebecca Kilgore, passed away January 7, 2026. Rebecca was born September 24, 1949. Rebecca was a treasured friend and a remarkable talent whose impact on the world of jazz—especially the San Diego Jazz Party—will never be forgotten. We celebrate Rebecca and the life she lived with such fullness and grace. She will forever live on in our hearts. Rebecca was honored as the San Diego Jazz Party Legend in 2017.
Ken Peplowski, acclaimed American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist, was born on May 23, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, and passed away on February 2, 2026. A valued and beloved presence within the San Diego Jazz Party community, he contributed greatly to its musical legacy and was recognized as a San Diego Jazz Party Legend in 2023. He will be remembered for his artistry, generosity of spirit, and the enduring joy his music brought to audiences around the world.
SAN DIEGO JAZZ PARTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
T he San Diego Jazz Party Board of Directors are the people who work hard behind the scenes to make the San Diego Jazz Party successful.
Russell King President
Sandi Joyce Vice President
Deborah Morrison Secretary
Don Fall Treasurer Marketing
Jennifer Reid Volunteer Coordinator
Janet Fall Member at Large
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