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  Upcoming.org: Earl Klugh at Yoshi's (Thursday, September 29, 2005)
Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh returns to Yoshi's performing his trademark lyrical, pop-tinged jazz style.
Earl Klugh was putting the "smooth" into jazz long before there was an official radio format, debuting his original style on a self-titled album in 1976.
Over the course of nearly 30 albums, Klugh has not only stuck to his guns in the face of shifting musical trends but has also become, in the smooth jazz genre, one of the most imitated acoustic guitar icons.
upcoming.org /event/30445   (267 words)

  
 Earl Klugh : The Best of Earl Klugh Vol.2
The most important thing to know about Earl Klugh is that though you will usually find him in the jazz section of your music store, he does not consider himself a jazz artist.
Klugh began forging his solo musical path by the late 1970s, becoming famous for mixing funk beats with a strong melody line from which he rarely strays.
Earl Klugh) with "Days of Wine and Roses" and "Love Theme from Spartacus." Klugh the television buff offers up an enjoyable, swinging version of the theme song to "Bewitched." He covers pop tunes from Burt Bacharach-Hal David to Antonio Carlos Jobim and does a really pleasant job of it.
ooz.tripod.com /cd/htm/A30D030C37037.htm   (712 words)

  
 AMZ - April, 1999 - Earl Klugh
While there are no surprises, Earl's acoustic guitar is well suited to these ballads that have entertained millions for years.
Earl is accompanied by a studio orchestra, whose strings and woodwind play lend much to the magic.
There is one original Klugh tune on the album, "Mirabella," a Latin-tinged number that has a bit more heart, which is usually the case when playing your own music.
www.music-reviewer.com /04_99/jazz20c.shtml   (204 words)

  
 Earl Klugh: Naked Guitar - PopMatters Music Review
Klugh brought to the game was the idea of putting his distinctive acoustic guitar sound in the middle of the lite-funk beats, high-melody arrangements, and easy textures of '70s pop-jazz.
Klugh was the most honest and appealing of the first generation smoothies -- he knew he was making tuneful and light discs, and he had just the piquant acoustic technique to do it with a confessed confectioner's sincerity.
Klugh is more than up to the task, running the swing feeling through all the elements of his playing in a state of continual discovery.
www.popmatters.com /music/reviews/k/klughearl-naked.shtml   (989 words)

  
 Music Preview: Finger-style guitar is Klugh's natural habitat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Klugh, known for such tunes as "Heart String," "Soda Fountain Shuffle" and "Midnight in San Juan" and his collaborations with Bob James and George Benson, performs at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild today through Sunday.
Klugh's strongest influence, then and now, was the late Chet Atkins, but he also listened to "good contemporary pop, classical," the Beatles, bossa nova and Nat King Cole.
Klugh's first, eponymous album was released in 1976 -- "I was lucky to be recorded early" -- and that led to sideman gigs with Bob James (1978's "Touchdown") and a lengthy, successful career with 30 albums to his credit.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/05132/502821.stm   (765 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Naked Guitar: Music: Earl Klugh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Klugh has even included some sweet whimsy on this album, with "Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead" and "Alice In Wonderland." There is one Earl Klugh original included, too, namely "Angelina," which stands up beautifully in the company of the more familiar standards.
Most of Earl Klugh's Career has been spent with his guitar playing in settings that were less than ideal for such and accomplished musician.
Earl Klugh has almost redefined the era of "smooth jazz", so I found it quite impressive when he decided to make this solo cd with just the simple voice of his nylon string guitar(s).
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009YA462?v=glance   (1166 words)

  
 Jazz Spotlight featuring Earl Klugh - Naked Guitar on Koch @ jazzreview.com
Earl Klugh's inimitable musical voice is among those true originals that can be counted on one hand.
Earl was enraptured by the performance, never having witnessed such a display of musical mastery.
Says Klugh, “I grew up a huge fan of great songwriting—from Brazilian music to the Beatles—and it always seemed natural to bring all those influences into the style that I developed as a guitarist." But perhaps more important was the inescapable influence of his hometown Motown.
www.jazzreview.com /spotlight/review-1732.html   (1526 words)

  
 DVD.net : The Jazz Channel Presents Earl Klugh - DVD Review
This disc features a performance from pop/jazz acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh recorded, like the other discs that I've reviewed from this series, at the Black Music Television II studio in Washington D.C. For those of you who have never heard of him, Earl Klugh was born on the 16th of September 1954 in Detroit Michigan.
In this concert Klugh is backed by a talented 7 piece band that play very well together producing a full and satisfying sound that is sure to please fans of Klugh as well as light jazz/easy listening music.
In this interview Klugh is asked a number of questions which cover topics such as his influences, his early experiences, special moments, electric vs acoustic guitar and what sort of music he thinks he writes.
www.dvd.net.au /review.cgi?review_id=480   (988 words)

  
 Earl Klugh: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
An acoustic guitarist with a very pretty tone, Earl Klugh [+] does not consider himself a jazz player and thinks of Chet Atkins [+] as being his most important influence.
Klugh played on a Yusef Lateef [+] album when he was 15 and gained recognition in 1971 for his contributions to George Benson [+]'s White Rabbit [+] record.
Klugh's popular recordings (for Blue Note, Capitol, Manhattan, and Warner Bros.) tend to use light funk beats, stick closely to the melody, and put the emphasis on his sound; little surprising ever occurs.
www.music.com /person/earl_klugh/1   (224 words)

  
 Earl Klugh News
Earl Klugh is considered by many to be one of the finest acoustic guitar players today.
November 25, 2005 Earl Klugh has been stripping his music down to its acoustic essentials lately.
Earl Klugh's Naked Guitar finds the acoustic maestro working his trademark smooth jazz style into a more intimate and mellow setting void of any instrumental back-up.
rss.topix.net /who/earl-klugh   (314 words)

  
 Cayman Islands - Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, Travel and Tourism Site
In Earl Klugh’s newest release, Naked Guitar, listeners are treated to a rare form of unplugged music that draws its power not from AC, but from bare fingers driving phosphor-bronze and nylon, which in turn set spruce and rosewood into harmonious, sympathetic vibrations.
In 1976, with such heady credentials under his belt, Klugh was signed as a solo artist to Blue Note Records, a stint that included the release of his aptly titled, Dream Come True.
Klugh has also expanded his horizons as a composer and songwriter, his music having been recorded by Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Mary J. Blige, Al Jarreau, and many others.
www.caymanislands.ky /jazzfest/earl_klugh.asp?expediaTab=2   (1409 words)

  
 CD Reviews - EARL KLUGH-Late Night Guitar
I got to know Earl Klugh and his music in 1976 when I was still a student in Hong Kong, and at that time Earl’s acoustic guitar music piece “Living Inside Your Love” was frequently played on radio.
In 1989 I bought my first Earl Klugh’s CD album “sole Guitar” which was released in the year.
Up to now, I have collected 14 CD albums of Earl Klugh including his latest album “Heart String” released by Blue Note Records this year.
www.1388.com /articles/L-earl-eng   (459 words)

  
 Modern Guitars Magazine: Earl Klugh Interview
He has recorded with the likes of George Benson, the renowned Earl Klugh Trio (with Ralph Armstrong on bass and Gene Dunlap on drums), and he did a stint with Chick Corea’s Return to Forever.
All this understood, it could be said that Klugh is a 'guitarist', in the broadest and most prolific sense of the word.
Earl proves once again that he’s not only an excellent guitarist, but a huge fan of the compositions of others as well.
www.modernguitars.com /archives/001589.html   (3434 words)

  
 KOCH Records
A 13-time Grammy nominated guitarist who has collaborated with the likes of Bob James, George Benson and Chick Corea, Earl Klugh has released nearly 30 albums in 25 years, making his smooth, acoustic melodies a truly integral part of contemporary jazz.
Klugh emerges from a six-year studio hiatus with Naked Guitar, a collection of intimate solo interpretations of fourteen standards and pop classics.
Earl Klugh is back with a high definition vibe” – The Jazz Nation
www.kochentertainment.com /specialty.htm   (289 words)

  
 ICM - International Creative Management, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Naked Guitar, Klugh's KOCH Records debut, is just that-Earl and a guitar, with nothing else coming between that union and the listener.
Says Klugh, "I grew up a huge fan of great songwriting-from Brazilian music to the Beatles-and it always seemed natural to bring all those influences into the style that I developed as a guitarist." But perhaps more important was the inescapable influence of his hometown Motown.
Their Grammy-winning One on One (1979) was a veritable watershed in contemporary jazz, still cited for its astonishing combination of progressive daring and popular accessibility-hallmarks that continue to describe Klugh's projects, including his latest.
www.icmtalent.com /musperf/profiles/70062.html   (1394 words)

  
 Earl Klugh at Yoshi's   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Grammy-winning guitarist Earl Klugh helps us kick off 2004 in style with his trademark lyrical, pop-tinged jazz style.
Klugh's musical journey is a graceful combination of elements from almost every musical genre, ranging from classical and jazz to R&B. Earl Klugh was putting the "smooth" into jazz long before there was an official radio format, debuting his original style on a self-titled album in 1976.
Over the course of nearly 30 albums, Klugh has not only stuck to his guns in the face of shifting musical trends but has also become, in the smooth jazz genre, one of the most imitated guitar players.
www.yoshis.com /release/showsheet/sheet_earl1203.html   (459 words)

  
 Earl Klugh : The Earl Klugh Trio, Vol. 1 - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Earl Klugh : The Earl Klugh Trio, Vol.
A departure from the type of boring, innocuous elevator Muzak Earl Klugh is best known for, Earl Klugh Trio, Vol.
Undeniably, this is the best album Klugh ever recorded -- it's too bad it was a departure from his norm instead of a primary direction.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,115678,00.html   (244 words)

  
 Earl Klugh - Move: Reviews, Track Listing, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
After a few ambitious jaunts into the orchestral realm, Klugh on Move [+] shakes up the formula with a mixed bag of logical twists: exotic percussion, African chant vocals, odd vocal effects, swinging rock-blues, and urban-flavored grooves.
While sticking to his slick, melodic string style, Klugh infuses more aggressive energy into the pot.
Klugh's warm flavors have never gone out of style, but it's nice to get a visit from an old friend bearing new and unique gifts.
www.music.com /release/move/3   (231 words)

  
 Earl Klugh MP3 Downloads - Earl Klugh Music Downloads - Earl Klugh Music Videos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
An acoustic guitarist with a very pretty tone, Earl Klugh does not consider himself a jazz player and thinks of Chet Atkins as being his most important influence.
Klugh played on a Yusef Lateef album when he was 15 and gained recognition in 1971 for his contributions to George Benson's White Rabbit record.
Cool from 1992 found him working with Bob James again and was followed by three more smooth releases for the Warner Brothers family before the jump was made to Windham Hill with 1999's Peculiar Situation.
www.mp3.com /earl-klugh/artists/5884/biography.html   (409 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Best of Earl Klugh: Music: Earl Klugh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Klugh is truly one of the great talents of our time.
Having been a fan of Earl Klugh from the 80s, this is a welcome collection of favorites.
As always, Earl Klugh is brilliant as he displays his talents on the keyboards, classical guitar, acoustic guitar, and mandolin.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000009D1U?v=glance   (684 words)

  
 Earl Klugh : Naked Guitar - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Back in the '70s, when Earl Klugh was launching his career with easy grooving, melodic solo albums like Finger Painting and his Grammy winning One on One collaboration with Bob James, he probably had no idea he was helping lay the foundations for the later smooth jazz phenomenon.
Although fans of his more pop-oriented material may grow impatient, Klugh explores a deeper artistry putting his indelible stamp on well-known tunes ("The Summer Knows," "Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead," "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Moon River") as well as slightly more obscure pieces.
I have followed Earl throughout his career, saw him live several times here in New York and we are bothe virtuoso Black Classical Guitarists and have a great admiration for the incredible Chet Atkins.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,3322479,00.html   (543 words)

  
 Earl Klugh | Peculiar Situation
Earl Klugh's Windham Hill Jazz debut, titledPeculiar Situation, isn't really peculiar at all, it's mostly a familiar situation.
Klugh's music has always been presented in semi-glossy productions, from his earliest outings under Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen's touch to the majority of his releases which have been self-produced.
Earl Klugh, guitars, keyboards; Al Turner, bass, drums, percussion; Lenny Price, saxophone; Roberta Flack, vocal (on "Now and Again"); Greg Phillinganes, electric piano; Rick Williams, Donnie Lyle, rhythm guitar; Tommie Walker, bass synthesizer; Gary Brown, Cindy Mizell, The Ambassadors, background vocals.
www.allaboutjazz.com /php/article.php?review_id=3005   (244 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE KOCH Records to Release New Album by Legendary Jazz Guitarist Earl Klugh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A 13-time Grammy-nominated guitarist who has collaborated with the likes of Bob James, George Benson and Chick Corea, Earl Klugh has released nearly 30 albums in 25 years, making his smooth, acoustic melodies a truly integral part of contemporary jazz.
Klugh emerges from a six-year studio hiatus with a collection of intimate solo interpretations of thirteen standards and pop classics.
Reflecting on the making of "Naked Guitar," Klugh says, "The guitar presents so many possibilities, but for me it is how you utilize all those possibilities to create your own identity, your own sound, your own way.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=89333   (423 words)

  
 All tracks by Earl Klugh :: MP3 Database
Earl Klugh - Midnight in San Juan - Kissin' On The Beach.mp3 (6:08)
Earl Klugh - Midnight in San Juan - She Never Said Why.mp3 (4:32)
Earl Klugh - Midnight in San Juan - Theme For A Rainy Day.mp3 (5:26)
www.sweeting.org /mark/mp3/Earl_Klugh/full.html   (164 words)

  
 Earl Klugh : The Best of Earl Klugh Vol.1
Ultimately, any critical conversation of Earl Klugh comes down to the basic question "But is it jazz?" The artist himself offered some comments to Down Beat that might help set the record straight.
Whatever you choose to call it is a moot point.
The fact is that over the years hordes of listeners from different backgrounds and dispositions all around the world have been drawn to Earl Klugh's music and remain fans, indelibly tied to that distinctive sound of flesh and fingernails on nylon.
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 earl grant discography and other grants related information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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 CMT.com : Earl Klugh : Biography
An acoustic guitarist with a very pretty tone, Earl Klugh does not consider himself a jazz player and thinks of
He played regularly with Benson in 1973, was a member of Return to Forever briefly in 1974, and then in the mid-'70s, began recording as a leader.
Klugh made his biggest artistic impression yet in 1989 with the self-explanatory Solo Guitar.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/klugh_earl/bio.jhtml   (313 words)

  
 Rhapsody Music: Download, Listen, Play & Burn Earl Klugh
The king of mellow acoustic guitar, Klugh's signature style is easily identified even as it's widely copied.
Klugh used to play with George Benson, though his sound owes a lot more to the jazz-tinged country pickings of Chet Atkins.
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