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{{short description|American jazz guitarist}}
{{distinguish|Kenn Navarro}}
{{distinguish|Kenn Navarro}}
{{BLP primary sources|date=July 2008}}
{{BLP sources|date=December 2017}}

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| name = Ken Navarro
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1953|6|9}}
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| birth_place = [[Lafayette, Indiana|Lafayette]], Indiana, U.S.
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1953|6|9}}
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| genre = [[Smooth jazz|Contemporary jazz]]
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| birth_place = [[Lafayette, Indiana|Lafayette]], Indiana, U.S.
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| occupation = Musician, record label owner
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| genre = [[Smooth jazz|Contemporary jazz]]
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| instrument = Guitar
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| occupation = Musician, label owner
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| years_active = 1984-present
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| instrument = Guitar
| label = Positive Music, [[Shanachie Records|Shanachie]]
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'''Ken Navarro''' (born June 9, 1953) is an Italian-American [[Smooth jazz|contemporary jazz]] [[guitarist]] and multi-instrumentalist.
'''Ken Navarro''' (born June 9, 1953) is an American [[Smooth jazz|contemporary jazz]] guitarist from [[Lafayette, Indiana]].


==Career==
He first received recognition as a solo artist in 1990 with his song "Try Again" from his debut album ''The River Flows''. Other well-known songs from his 22 releases include "Eric's Dream", "Delicioso", "Smooth Sensation","You Are Everything", "The Meeting Place", "Daddy-O", "The Stars, the Snow, the Fire","Dreaming of Trains", "Ruby Lane" and "Juliet". His recordings have featured other notable contemporary jazz artists including saxophonists [[Brandon Fields (musician)|Brandon Fields]] and [[Eric Marienthal]], bassists Tom Kennedy and [[Gary Grainger]], and former [[Spyro Gyra]] drummer Joel Rosenblatt.
Navarro worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, performing with [[Dave Koz]], [[Nell Carter]], and [[Doc Severinsen]]. In 1990, Navarro released his debut album, ''The River Flows'', on his own record label. His second album was nominated for a Grammy Award.<ref name="Ankeny">{{cite web|last1=Collar|first1=Matt|title=Ken Navarro|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ken-navarro-mn0000078046/biography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=19 March 2022}}</ref> His 27 albums have included appearances by [[Dave Weckl]], [[John Patitucci]], [[Chad Wackerman]], [[Brandon Fields (musician)|Brandon Fields]], and [[Eric Marienthal]]. Navarro has also produced albums for saxophonist [[Eric Darius]], Tony Craddock Jr.and pianist Jay Rowe.


On the smooth jazz chart at ''Billboard'' magazine, his song "You Are Everything" reached No. 6,<ref name="you">{{cite magazine|title=Ken Navarro You Are Everything Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/480587|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507063355/https://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/480587|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 7, 2018|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> "Juliet" reached No. 7,<ref name="juliet">{{cite magazine|title=Ken Navarro Juliet Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/937664|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510053059/https://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/937664|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 10, 2018|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> "When We Dance" reached No. 11 and "Ruby Lane" reached No. 10.<ref name="ruby">{{cite magazine|title=Ken Navarro Ruby Lane Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/841425|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510053046/https://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/841425|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 10, 2018|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref>
His album ''Dreaming of Trains'' was released on March 16, 2010 and was pre-nominated in two Grammy award categories. Navarro's 2012 solo guitar album ''The Test of Time'' was released March 20. His latest album for 2016 is ''Bonfire'' and features Navarro on acoustic and electric guitars as well as piano and keyboards.

Navarro has produced numerous recordings for other contemporary jazz musicians including saxophonist [[Eric Darius]] and pianist Jay Rowe. He founded the record label Positive Music Records in 1990 and the label has subsequently released 99 titles.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Albums===

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|2014
|2014
|''Ruby Lane''
|''Ruby Lane''
|Positive Music
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|2015
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|''Hope, Joy, Strength''
|Positive Music
|Positive Music
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|''Bonfire''
|''Bonfire''
|Positive Music
|Positive Music
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===EP's===
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|2018
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|2015
|''Music for Guitar and Orchestra''
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|''Hope, Joy, Strength'' EP
|Positive Music
|Positive Music
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===Compilations===
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|2020
|2001
|''Old Friends - the Best of Ken Navarro''
|''Into the Light''
|Positive Music
|Positive Music
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|remastered +2 new songs <ref>http://www.allmusic.com/album/old-friends-the-best-of-ken-navarro-mw0000006609</ref>
|2021
|''I Will Still Be Here''
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|Positive Music
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|2023
|''Love Is Everywhere''
|Positive Music
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==Charts==

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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.kennavarro.com Official website]
* [http://www.kennavarro.com Official website]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2aLsmlZnuU Official videos]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC78wDTEI-0TO87EubFksCIA Official YouTube channel]
* {{Discogs artist|453606}}


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Latest revision as of 22:24, 24 October 2024

Not to be confused with Kenn Navarro.
Ken Navarro
Ken Navarro in concert
Ken Navarro in concert
Background information
Born(1953-06-09)June 9, 1953
Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
GenresContemporary jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, record label owner
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1984-present
LabelsPositive Music, Shanachie
Websitewww.kennavarro.com

Ken Navarro (born June 9, 1953) is an American contemporary jazz guitarist from Lafayette, Indiana.

Career

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Navarro worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, performing with Dave Koz, Nell Carter, and Doc Severinsen. In 1990, Navarro released his debut album, The River Flows, on his own record label. His second album was nominated for a Grammy Award.[1] His 27 albums have included appearances by Dave Weckl, John Patitucci, Chad Wackerman, Brandon Fields, and Eric Marienthal. Navarro has also produced albums for saxophonist Eric Darius, Tony Craddock Jr.and pianist Jay Rowe.

On the smooth jazz chart at Billboard magazine, his song "You Are Everything" reached No. 6,[2] "Juliet" reached No. 7,[3] "When We Dance" reached No. 11 and "Ruby Lane" reached No. 10.[4]

Discography

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Year Title Label
1990 The River Flows Positive Music
1991 After Dark Positive Music
1992 Labor of Love Positive Music
1993 I Can't Complain Positive Music
1994 Pride & Joy Positive Music
1995 Brighter Days Positive Music
1996 When Night Calls Positive Music
1996 Christmas Cheer Positive Music
1997 Smooth Sensation Positive Music
1998 Ablaze in Orlando Positive Music
1999 In My Wildest Dreams Positive Music
2000 Island Life Positive Music
2002 Slow Dance Shanachie
2003 All the Way Shanachie
2005 Love Coloured Soul Positive Music
2007 The Meeting Place Positive Music
2008 The Grace of Summer Light Positive Music
2010 Dreaming of Trains Positive Music
2012 The Test of Time Positive Music
2014 Ruby Lane Positive Music
2015 Hope, Joy, Strength Positive Music
2015 Unbreakable Heart Positive Music
2016 Bonfire Positive Music
2018 Music for Guitar and Orchestra Positive Music
2020 Into the Light Positive Music
2021 I Will Still Be Here Positive Music
2023 Love Is Everywhere Positive Music

References

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  1. ^ Collar, Matt. "Ken Navarro". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Ken Navarro You Are Everything Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Ken Navarro Juliet Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Ken Navarro Ruby Lane Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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