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Navarro worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, working with [[Dave Koz]], [[Nell Carter]],and [[Doc Severinsen]]. In 1990, he 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=Ankeny|first1=Jason|title=Ken Navarro|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ken-navarro-mn0000078046/biography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=8 December 2017}}</ref> His albums have included appearances by [[Dave Weckl]], [[John Patitucci]], [[Chad Wackerman]], [[Brandon Fields (musician)|Brandon Fields |
Navarro worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, working with [[Dave Koz]], [[Nell Carter]],and [[Doc Severinsen]]. In 1990, he 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=Ankeny|first1=Jason|title=Ken Navarro|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ken-navarro-mn0000078046/biography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=8 December 2017}}</ref> His albums have included appearances by [[Dave Weckl]], [[John Patitucci]], [[Chad Wackerman]], [[Brandon Fields (musician)|Brandon Fields]], and [[Eric Marienthal]]. Navarro produced albums for saxophonist [[Eric Darius]] and pianist Jay Rowe. |
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On the smooth jazz chart at ''Billboard'' magazine, his song "You Are Everything" reached No. 6,<ref name="you">{{cite web|title=Ken Navarro You Are Everything Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/480587|website=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> "Juliet" reached No. 7,<ref name="juliet">{{cite web|title=Ken Navarro Juliet Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/937664|website=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> and "Ruby Lane" reached No. 10.<ref name="ruby">{{cite web|title=Ken Navarro Ruby Lane Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/841425|website=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> |
On the smooth jazz chart at ''Billboard'' magazine, his song "You Are Everything" reached No. 6,<ref name="you">{{cite web|title=Ken Navarro You Are Everything Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/480587|website=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> "Juliet" reached No. 7,<ref name="juliet">{{cite web|title=Ken Navarro Juliet Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/937664|website=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> and "Ruby Lane" reached No. 10.<ref name="ruby">{{cite web|title=Ken Navarro Ruby Lane Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/ken-navarro/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/841425|website=Billboard|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> |
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 9, 1953 Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Contemporary jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, label owner |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Labels | Positive Music, Shanachie |
| Website | www |
Ken Navarro (born June 9, 1953) is an American contemporary jazz guitarist.
Career
Navarro worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, working with Dave Koz, Nell Carter,and Doc Severinsen. In 1990, he released his debut album, The River Flows, on his own record label. His second album was nominated for a Grammy Award.[1] His albums have included appearances by Dave Weckl, John Patitucci, Chad Wackerman, Brandon Fields, and Eric Marienthal. Navarro produced albums for saxophonist Eric Darius 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] and "Ruby Lane" reached No. 10.[4]
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 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 |
| 2001 | Old Friends - the Best of Ken Navarro | 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 (EP) | Positive Music |
| 2015 | Unbreakable Heart | Positive Music |
| 2016 | Bonfire | Positive Music |
| 2018 | Music For Guitar And Orchestra | Positive Music |
References
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Ken Navarro". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Ken Navarro You Are Everything Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Ken Navarro Juliet Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Ken Navarro Ruby Lane Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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