Ken Navarro (born June 9, 1953) is an American contemporary jazz guitarist from Lafayette, Indiana.
Career 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. His 28 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, "Juliet" reached No. 7, "When We Dance" reached No. 11 and "Ruby Lane" reached No. 10.
Discography YearTitleLabel1990The River FlowsPositive Music 1991After DarkPositive Music 1992Labor of LovePositive Music 1993I Can't ComplainPositive Music 1994Pride & JoyPositive Music 1995Brighter DaysPositive Music 1996When Night CallsPositive Music 1996Christmas CheerPositive Music 1997Smooth SensationPositive Music 1998Ablaze in OrlandoPositive Music 1999In My Wildest DreamsPositive Music 2000Island LifePositive Music 2002Slow DanceShanachie2003All the WayShanachie2005Love Coloured SoulPositive Music 2007The Meeting PlacePositive Music 2008The Grace of Summer LightPositive Music 2010Dreaming of TrainsPositive Music 2012The Test of TimePositive Music 2014Ruby LanePositive Music 2015Hope, Joy, Strength Positive Music 2015Unbreakable HeartPositive Music 2016BonfirePositive Music 2018Music for Guitar and OrchestraPositive Music 2020Into the LightPositive Music2021I Will Still Be HerePositive Music2023Love Is EverywherePositive Music2025It’s Nice To Be With YouPositive Music
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