Earl Klugh
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Guitarists · b. 1954

Earl Klugh

American acoustic guitarist and composer (born 1953)

Born
16 September 1954
Detroit
Country
United States
Active
1970–
Record labels
Blue Note, Capitol Records, Warner Bros. Records, MNRK Music Group
Discography
30 albums

Biography

Earl Klugh is a jazz musician who plays guitar. Earl Klugh was born on 16 September 1954 in Detroit. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and pop music. Record labels: Blue Note, Capitol Records, Warner Bros. Records and MNRK Music Group. The discography here lists 30 albums, from “Earl Klugh” (1976) to “HandPicked” (2013). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance (1980).

Earl Klugh ( KLOO; born September 16, 1953) is an American acoustic guitarist and composer. Klugh has won one Grammy Award and received 13 nominations.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Earl Klugh 1976 · Blue Note Living Inside Your Love 1976 · Blue Note Finger Paintings 1977 · Blue Note Magic in Your Eyes 1978 · United Artists Heart String 1979 · United Artists Dream Come True 1980 · United Artists Late Night Guitar 1980 · Liberty Crazy for You 1981 · Liberty
Two Of A Kind 1982
Two of a Kind 1982 · Capitol Records A Time for Love 1983 · Liberty Low Ride 1983 · Capitol Records
Marvin & Tige - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1983
Wishful Thinking 1983 Nightsongs 1984 · Capitol Records Soda Fountain Shuffle 1984 · Warner Bros. Records
Just Between Friends 1986
Life Stories 1986
Solo Guitar 1989
Whispers and Promises 1989
Midnight in San Juan 1991
Move 1994
Finger Paintings 1995
Love Songs 1996
Sudden Burst of Energy 1996
The Journey 1997
Peculiar Situation 1999
Naked Guitar 2005
The Spice of Life 2008
HandPicked 2013

Also plays on

Albums where Earl Klugh is credited as a sideman

1970 Suite 16 — Yusef Lateef guitar
1971 White Rabbit — George Benson acoustic guitar
1973 Body Talk — George Benson guitar
1974 Stories to Tell — Flora Purim guitar
1978 Touchdown — Bob James acoustic guitar
1979 Livin’ Inside Your Love — George Benson classical guitar
1979 One on One — Bob James and Earl Klugh guitar
1980 This Time — Al Jarreau classical guitar, instrument arranger
1980 Family — Hubert Laws acoustic guitar
1981 Something About You — Angela Bofill acoustic guitar, classical guitar
1987 Collaboration — George Benson & Earl Klugh classical guitar
1987 The Camera Never Lies — Michael Franks acoustic guitar
1987 Music From Siesta — Miles Davis & Marcus Miller classical guitar
1990 Compositions — Anita Baker guitar
1992 Cool — Bob James / Earl Klugh guitar, producer
2000 Inner Voices — McCoy Tyner guitar
2004 At Last…The Duets Album — Kenny G guitar

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Earl Klugh play?

Earl Klugh is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Earl Klugh born?

Earl Klugh was born 16 September 1954 in Detroit.

What are Earl Klugh's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Earl Klugh (1976), Living Inside Your Love (1976), Finger Paintings (1977), Magic in Your Eyes (1978) and Heart String (1979).

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