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Ken Navarro
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Over the past 30 years, Ken Navarro has performed in every major US city and had numerous Top 5 hits at national radio. His music is distributed throughout the world from Japan to Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Britain, Australia, Chile, Brazil, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and even in China. Navarro's 2010 release "Dreaming of Trains" was pre-nominated for the 2011 Grammy awards in 2 categories and his 2008 album The Grace of Summer Light was named the #1 contemporary jazz album of the year at Jazz Times. His impressive discography of 27 top charting albums showcase his appeal to a wide range of listeners with inspiring compositions and superb guitar performances. His 2018 release was the groundbreaking Music For Guitar And Orchestra which features a symphony orchestra with Ken along with special guests Dave Weckl & Eric Marienthal. His 2020 album release - his 25th - is “Into The Light”. It features 11 new songs and the contributions of 20+ guest musicians.
“KN16 - SO FAR": IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
Ken takes you into his recording studios as composes and records the music for what will be his 28th album.
Every Thursday beginning July 25, a new video and a new podcast episode will be released.
Ken will show you how some of the new music was conceived and share with you early demo versions of the songs. Over the course of the series, Navarro will take you from the birth of a new composition all the way to it's final finished form.
This fifth episode ("So Far") looks at how Ken has put the sections together for a new song he has composed temporarily titled “KN16”.
The full audio podcast is available here: www.kennavarro.com/blog
Every Thursday beginning July 25, a new video and a new podcast episode will be released.
Ken will show you how some of the new music was conceived and share with you early demo versions of the songs. Over the course of the series, Navarro will take you from the birth of a new composition all the way to it's final finished form.
This fifth episode ("So Far") looks at how Ken has put the sections together for a new song he has composed temporarily titled “KN16”.
The full audio podcast is available here: www.kennavarro.com/blog
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“KN16” - VERSE 2: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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Ken takes you into his recording studios as composes and records the music for what will be his 28th album. Every Thursday beginning July 25, a new video and a new podcast episode will be released. Ken will show you how some of the new music was conceived and share with you early demo versions of the songs. Over the course of the series, Navarro will take you from the birth of a new composition...
“KN16” - VERSE 1: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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Ken takes you into his recording studios as composes and records the music for what will be his 28th album. Every Thursday beginning July 25, a new video and a new podcast episode will be released. Ken will show you how some of the new music was conceived and share with you early demo versions of the songs. Over the course of the series, Navarro will take you from the birth of a new composition...
“KN16” - THE INTRO: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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Ken takes you into his recording studios as composes and records the music for what will be his 28th album. Every Thursday beginning July 25, a new video and a new podcast episode will be released. Ken will show you how some of the new music was conceived and share with you early demo versions of the songs. Over the course of the series, Navarro will take you from the birth of a new composition...
“KN16” - THE HOOK: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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Ken takes you into his recording studios as composes and records the music for what will be his 28th album. Every Thursday beginning July 25, a new video and a new podcast episode will be released. Ken will show you how some of the new music was conceived and share with you early demo versions of the songs. Over the course of the series, Navarro will take you from the birth of a new composition...
KEN NAVARRO NEW ALBUM UPDATES COMING EVERY THURSDAY!
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EVERY THURSDAY BEGINNING JULY 25, Ken will be giving you exclusive access and updates as he creates his 28th album, set for release in early 2025. New exclusive video & audio will be available here at UA-cam as well as at Facebook, Ken's Podcast "All About The Music" and at Ken's website!
"HEAVEN SENT" - The new song from Ken Navarro!
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Available Everywhere Friday May 17, 2024.
"Love Is Everywhere" - a video podcast from Ken Navarro
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Ken Navarro gives you a behind the scenes video preview of his new album for 2023. AMAZON: www.amazon.com/Love-Everywhere-Ken-Navarro/dp/B0C2JC6K9Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29D9QOE7A63RM&keywords=ken navarro love is everywhere&qid=1683830094&sprefix=,aps,58&sr=8-1 ITUNES: music.apple.com/us/album/love-is-everywhere/1671458406 WEBSITE: www.kennavarro.com/merch/love-is-everywhere-cd SPOTIFY: open.spotify....
Ken Navarro soundcheck April 28 for Jay Rowe's Smooth Jazz For Scholars 20th Anniversary show
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Here is a clip of Ken Navarro and Chieli Minucci rehearsing their version of the Allman Brother's classic "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed".
Ken Navarro Performs a sample of "Silent Storm" from the album "Love Is Everywhere"
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This is a sample video performance of the song "Silent Storm" by Ken Navarro from his new album for 2023 "LOVE IS EVERYWHERE". Once again, renowned guitarist Ken Navarro puts on a consummate display of guitar mastery as he steers his instrument and his unique stylings through an array of colors and emotions on this very impressive new release for 2023 “Love Is Everywhere”. This is Navarro’s 27t...
"Love Is Everywhere" - A Video Preview of Ken Navarro's new album for 2023
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A video preview of 8 of the 11 new songs from Ken Navarro's New Album for 2023, "LOVE IS EVERYWHERE". Once again, renowned guitarist Ken Navarro puts on a consummate display of guitar mastery as he steers his instrument and his unique stylings through an array of colors and emotions on this very impressive new release for 2023 “Love Is Everywhere”. This is Navarro’s 27th album release and it is...
Ken Navarro Performs "Silent Storm" from the album "Love Is Everywhere"
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This is a video performance of the song "Silent Storm" by Ken Navarro from his new album for 2023 "LOVE IS EVERYWHERE". Once again, renowned guitarist Ken Navarro puts on a consummate display of guitar mastery as he steers his instrument and his unique stylings through an array of colors and emotions on this very impressive new release for 2023 “Love Is Everywhere”. This is Navarro’s 27th album...
Love Is Everywhere - an Introduction to Ken Navarro's New album for 2023
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A preview of the cover, album title and a sample of the opening song ("A Little Kiss")
EMBRACE - the first single from Ken Navarro's 2021 album "I Will Still Be Here"
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A New Smooth Jazz Hit Song from one of the genres most gifted and successful recording artists. Top charting and award winning contemporary guitarist and composer Ken Navarro gives you the first single, “Embrace” from his new album “I Will Still Be Here”. Navarro’s brilliant acoustic guitar work is accompanied by the renowned rhythm section of bassist Gary Grainger (Acoustic Alchemy), drummer J...
I WILL STILL BE HERE- samples of the new album for 2021 by Ken Navarro
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I WILL STILL BE HERE - 11 New Contemporary Jazz compositions from one of the genres most gifted & successful recording artists. Top charting and award winning guitarist Ken Navarro now releases his 26th album featuring his brilliant acoustic & electric guitar work throughout. This new album features over 20 musicians contributing to Ken’s new music including saxophonist Eric Marienthal, bassist...
KEN NAVARRO "WALKING EACH OTHER HOME" (from the album "Into The Light")
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KEN NAVARRO "WALKING EACH OTHER HOME" (from the album "Into The Light")
Dancing Waters - from the Ken Navarro album "Into The Light"
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Dancing Waters - from the Ken Navarro album "Into The Light"
KEN NAVARRO "INTO THE LIGHT" (from the album "Into The Light")
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KEN NAVARRO "INTO THE LIGHT" (from the album "Into The Light")
KEN NAVARRO "THE GRACE OF SUMMER LIGHT REMIX" (from the album "Into The Light")
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KEN NAVARRO "THE GRACE OF SUMMER LIGHT REMIX" (from the album "Into The Light")
KEN NAVARRO "THE ELEGANCE OF YOU" (from the album "Into The Light")
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KEN NAVARRO "THE ELEGANCE OF YOU" (from the album "Into The Light")
KEN NAVARRO "GREEN CHILE STEW" (from the album "Into The Light")
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KEN NAVARRO "GREEN CHILE STEW" (from the album "Into The Light")
INTO THE LIGHT - A VIDEO PREVIEW OF THE NEW ALBUM FROM KEN NAVARRO
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INTO THE LIGHT - A VIDEO PREVIEW OF THE NEW ALBUM FROM KEN NAVARRO
KEN NAVARRO "WHEN WE DANCE" (from the album "Into The Light")
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KEN NAVARRO "WHEN WE DANCE" (from the album "Into The Light")
Ken Navarro "Dancing Waters" - a free sample preview
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Ken Navarro "Dancing Waters" - a free sample preview
The Stars, The Snow, The Fire - behind the scenes
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The Stars, The Snow, The Fire - behind the scenes
Ken Navarro recording the symphony orchestra for "Lucky" from "Music For Guitar And Orchestra"
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Ken Navarro recording the symphony orchestra for "Lucky" from "Music For Guitar And Orchestra"
So looking forward to this entire album. Thanks so much for breaking this song down mechanically.
i cant wait to try this song out in the G-car on the Bose Audio on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, while cruising down the 101 Fwy... can you feel me?
Absolutely beautiful! I am without words! Ken, your music speaks to my soul. It’s a beautiful reminder of the enduring power of music to connect us across time and space. Just absolutely beautiful ❤❤ thanks for sharing 😊
It sounds lovely. Do you still work with Pro Tools?
I have been working with Digital Performer for a very long time.
AMAZING MR. NAVARRO! CONGRATS.
It’s gonna be a hit!! Keep it up ken!
Beautiful New Music! Thanks Ken Navaro! I just love the way you play your guitars So Smoothly!
Ken, this song sounds great so far and it's really coming together nicely! Interesting to hear about Verse 2 being totally different from Verse 1--why do you think other composers don't do that? The verses still sound like they're related, which is probably what matters most, right? Is there some songwriting "rule" someone came up with about doing that? ;-) Have a nice week off and I'll look forward to the next episode!
Thanks for that question, Howard! I think it’s more like an unwritten rule. I think it makes some sense in vocal music because even though the music for the second verse might be the same, the lyrics could change. However with instrumental music, I think as long as the two verses feel like they belong together, it makes more sense or at least as much sense to have two entirely different verses. At least it did on this song!
Angel music
I'm so interested in the new material that's coming in 2025 Ken Navarro the podcast keeps updated on the creation of the Album 👍🏿
I have been a fan for years and I really adore his music very much and very insperational. Keep up the good work.
Super love this beautiful, romantic music.💖 It makes my heart sing. 🌟🌹
Sounds great! Keep up the great work!
Seeing and hearing all the machinations really helps me appreciate all that is going into this (and likely many) of your songs. Really appreciate you doing these Thursday podcasts.
I KNOW AND I'M SURE IT'S GONNA BE A SUCCESSFUL HIT MR. NAVARRO 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎶
Absolutely beautiful presentation as always by Ken,thoroughly enjoyed it.
Ken, I love those arpeggios with the nylon string guitar intertwined with the electric with a little chorus effect that was just right and tasteful, cannot wait to see the whole ensemble, congrats!
Getting creative with Music! Ken, Thank You for sharing with us your Music!
Love this!
Nice explaining how you are coming up with your music. Awesome Ken! Can't wait till your next cd comes out.💗🎶
Outstanding! Salute and God Bless!
It never amazes me how simplified all the pieces sound after you break it down. How many versions of each instrument did you create until you decided on the one you recorded?
Love your music, this is a really cool way to interact with your songs. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to the next one!
Fascinating! Thanks so much for creating this. Very interesting and educational - and of course the new music is terrific.
Fascinating to learn how Ken does this.
I was impressed with the digital phase of that song, I am sure everything soften up with the addition with actual played instruments, very interesting use of software, I guess it’s a organization tool and saves so much time 😊 I always admire your nylon acoustic guitar, it’s a perfect pitch, do you use different tunings? All in all Ken I am happy for you sharing your work with all of us ❤
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Very cool!
once again Ken does it again.Just goes to show that theold..is never really old.. listen to the bridge of this tune at the 3:20 mark and you tell me is that aint the shit....! Good job Ken, from your other Bass Player Gary from the Navy! Before I leave this Earth I will play live with Ken Navarro.... by the way remix anything but "All the Time You Need" 😊 Great Job Ken!
Fascinating! Love the piece already.
Brilliant content Ken Great to see how you create new sounds I am hooked now 👏👍
Great to see and learn from you! I have a memory back when UA-cam was in its infancy, of a video you hosted, doing much the same thing as here, talking about "You are Everything" and how the multiple tracks were brought together to create that unique sound... this must have been somewhere around 2006-07... seems to have disappeared! Really wonderful to see new things coming out... we still listen all the time!
Thanks, Ken. Your artistic process is fascinating and seems to utilize and reflect your exceptionally creative ear, mind and imagination in order to chose and blend the sounds. It's very interesting that you started with the drums. I guess that's the backbone to build on. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see how it ends. Keep it up. Incredible. The Wizard of Bethesda!
OMG, I LOVE THE SOUND KEN NAVARRO THE SONG THAT YOUR WORKING ON IS INCREDIBLE. I FEEL LIKE A KID WAITING FOR HIS NEW TOY 😂 BECAUSE OF WHAT I'VE HEARD FROM THE CREATION OF THIS IS INCREDIBLE RECORDING K.N. 👍🏿🎼🥁🎵🎹🎶🎸🎚🎛👏🏿
Ken: Muy interesante tu proceso creativo. Esto es una clase "magistral". Gracias por compartir. Como profesor de arquitectura en la Universidad de Puerto Rico (aficionado a la guitarra y admirador tuyo), me enfoco mucho en tratar de entender y analizar como son los caminos de la creatividad, ya sea en arquitectura, literatura, arte y por supuesto música. Mucho te agradezco nos permitas entrar en tu mundo personal e íntimo, de la creación. Nos volveremos a ver el próximo jueves. Saludos a Kristin, un cariñoso abrazo desde Puerto Rico, EM Joffre
Thank you, Ken! I love seeing & hearing your process and how your studio software fits into that. When I compose something, one of my fears is that I'll subconciously reuse a chord progession or guitar lick that I've already used before, but I can't imagine how you can possibly keep track of that huge library of sounds that YOU'VE created over the years! Such a gifted composer!! 😊
Incredible song. Only cd I have so far is "Dreaming of Trains" (Great album) Looking forward to picking up rest of them and of course "KN16"...... Great video 💖☮ Have a wonderful day.
I thoroughly enjoyed your breaking down the steps of how this came together, almost as much as listening to the first 10 seconds of what you’ve put together thus far. Looking forward to next Thursday! -MM
24yr old here who greatly enjoys your music, thanks for the good relaxing vibes :)
Hi Ken, many thanks for your cool and beautiful music. Well done.
Beautyful master piece,congrats and greetings from Mexico city
Terrific independent smooth jazz Ken ...
Hey Ken, great news about the new album !
You look well and thank you for the great music in force.
Mister Ken , la sua musica merita tutta la fama che ha. Un saluto dall’Italia.😊👍
Love your music!
Ken I cannot wait for your new approach to your music, it’s exciting to know about your podcast also, happy for you on your new chapter ❤
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I'm a huge fan of yours and you've always made beautiful and relaxing music, cant wait to hear your new album! Many blessings🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀
Listen you from algeria 🇩🇿