Earl Klugh

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Earl Klugh (Born September 16, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American smooth jazz/jazz fusion guitarist and composer. Klugh finger picks a classical guitar with nylon strings.

At the age of 13, Klugh was captivated by the guitar playing of Chet Atkins when he made an appearance on the Perry Como Show. He has since been a guest on several Atkins albums. Atkins, reciprocating as well, joined Earl on his Magic In Your Eyes album. Klugh was also influenced by Bob James, Ray Parker Jr, Wes Montgomery and Laurindo Almeida. His sound is a blend of these , and rhythm’ and blues influences, forming a potpourri of sweet contemporary music original to only him.

Klugh became a guitar instructor at the young age of 15, and was eventually discovered by Yusef Lateef. His career rapidly progressed to working with the likes of George Benson, George Shearing, Chick Corea, and many others. Like several other Detroit-bred entertainers, Klugh attended Mumford High School (Michigan).

For their album One on One, Klugh and Bob James received a Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance of 1981. He has since received 13 Grammy nods, millions of record and CD sales, and continues touring worldwide to this day.
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  • Red-Drallek

    Incognito is a great piece of jazz Funk. Can't believe how little it is being played.

    March 2012
  • ZAKinhd

    OK. so earl klugh is great. i love Vonetta, but so far it's his only song I've gotten into. Could you fans direct me to some of his fast paced tracks?

    December 2011
  • BOOPEE1

    Hey I Missed you Guysss!!!!!!!

    June 2011
  • kendiss

    You should listen to his Solo Guitar album then IbanezArtist. Satisfaction guaranteed.

    February 2011
  • Rolaturbo

    Wonderful guitar player. One of my favourite when it comes to jazzy music.

    January 2011
  • PatLogan

    Hey

    June 2010
  • IbanezArtist

    OK, sometimes a little too smooth, but anyhow a great guitar player! I’d like he had no violins and orchestra on his records - it disturbes the beauty of his playing. Living Inside Your Love is a great song.

    April 2010
  • bump58

    He´s GREAT !!!

    March 2010
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