Guitarist Ken Navarro explores his influences, recordings and more on this podcast series. Also, be sure to check out Ken's music in the iTunes Music Store.
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“KN16” - OVERVIEW: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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The ninth episode (”Overview”) looks at how Ken decided which 12-13 songs from the 22 songs he has been composing were chosen for the upcoming album, his 28th.By Ken Navarro
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“KN16” - THE ENDING: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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The eighth episode (”The Ending”) looks at how Ken composed and recorded the final 8 bars for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.By Ken Navarro
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“KN16” - THE GUITAR SOLO: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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The seventh episode (”The Guitar Solo”) looks at how Ken composed and recorded the extended guitar solo for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.By Ken Navarro
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“KN16” - THE BRIDGE: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM (Copy)
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The sixth episode (”The Bridge”) looks at how Ken composed and recorded the bridge for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.By Ken Navarro
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“KN16” - SO FAR: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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The fifth episode (”So Far”) looks at how Ken has put together the four sections of a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.By Ken Navarro
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“KN16” - VERSE 2: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM (Copy)
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The fourth episode looks at how Ken created the original version of the Second Verse for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.By Ken Navarro
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“KN16” - VERSE 1: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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The third episode looks at how Ken created the original version of the First Verse for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.By Ken Navarro
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“KN16” - THE INTRO: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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The second episode looks at how Ken created the original version of the Introduction for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.By Ken Navarro
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“KN16” - THE HOOK: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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The premier episode looks at how Ken created the first version of the chorus hook for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.By Ken Navarro
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Ken speaks with drummer Bruce Guttridge about the connection of musical and personal growth and the 4 songs Bruce performed on for Ken’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…
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Ken takes you into his recording studio and breaks down the mix of his new hit song "Silent Storm". 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 his very impressive new album release for 2023 “Love Is Everywher…
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"Love Is Everywhere" - a preview of the new album with Ken Navarro
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Ken Navarro takes you on a preview of his new album for 2023. Includes Ken’s personal thoughts and insights for each of these 11 new songs. GET YOUR AUTOGRAPHED COPY RIGHT HERE! 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…
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"Straight Out The Gate" - From demo to finished track
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Top charting and award winning guitarist Ken Navarro takes you into his recording studio to show you how he took his song “Straight Out The Gate” (from his new album “I Will Still Be Here”) from a demo where Ken played all of the instruments to the finished track with all of the brilliant musicians whom Ken works and records with - bassist Gary Gra…
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Ken previews his new album for 2021 - "I Will Still Be Here"
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Top charting and award winning guitarist Ken Navarro is releasing his 26th album “I Will Still Be Here” on August 20, 2021. Ken takes you behind the scenes in this preview of some of the 11 new songs. Featuring Navarro's brilliant acoustic & electric guitar work throughout, the new album for 2021 features over 20 musicians contributing to Ken’s new…
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"Summer Smiles" - Ken speaks with the musicians
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Bassist Gary Grainger, keyboardist Jay Rowe and saxophonist Rob Holmes have been working with Ken for over 20 years and so Ken sat down with each of them and talked about their contributions to his song “Summer Smiles” and what it was like to work together in the studio during the Covid pandemic. "Summer Smiles" is one of the 11 new contemporary ja…
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Ken & drummer Greg Grainger - Recording the drums for "When We Dance”
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Drummer Greg Grainger has been working with Ken for over 25 years but this is the first time they have sat down to have an in-depth discussion about recording the drums for Ken's latest hit song "When We Dance" from his 25th album "Into The Light" and much more. Along the way they discussed drumming, the recording process, the music business and pl…
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"Dancing Waters" - In the Studio w/drummer Bruce Guttridge
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“Dancing Waters” is one of the 11 new songs from Navarro’s new album for 2020, “Into The Light”. This is Navarro’s 25th album and it features over 20 musicians contributing to Ken’s new music including bassists Gary Grainger & John Patitucci, drummers Greg Grainger, Bruce Guttridge & Dave Weckl, keyboardist Jay Rowe, harpist Lori Andrews & saxophon…
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"Green Chile Stew" - In the Studio w/saxophonist Tony Craddock Jr.
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“Green Chile Stew” is one of the 11 new songs from Navarro’s new album for 2020, “Into The Light”. This is Navarro’s 25th album and it features over 20 musicians contributing to Ken’s new music including bassists Gary Grainger & John Patitucci, drummers Greg Grainger, Bruce Guttridge & Dave Weckl, keyboardist Jay Rowe, harpist Lori Andrews & saxoph…
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“When We Dance” is one of the 11 new songs from Ken Navarro’s new album for 2020, “Into The Light”. This is Navarro’s 25th album and it features over 20 musicians contributing to Ken’s new music including bassists Gary Grainger & John Patitucci, drummers Greg Grainger, Bruce Guttridge & Dave Weckl, keyboardist Jay Rowe, harpist Lori Andrews & saxop…
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A Tribute to composer and pianist Lyle Mays - A special edition podcast
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KEN & HARPIST LORI ANDREWS - "MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA"
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By Ken Navarro
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KEN SPEAKS W/MUSICIANS - "MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA"
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KEN PREVIEWS "MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA"
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A Behind The Scenes Preview of "Bonfire" w/Ken Navarro
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Ken takes you behind the scenes and into his recording studio for an in depth preview of many of the 13 songs from his new album for 2016 "Bonfire". For more information, please visit: kennavarro.com CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A SIGNED CD OF "BONFIRE" CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A DOWNLOAD OF "BONFIRE"By Ken Navarro
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Ken speaks with Snarky Puppy keyboardist Bill Laurance
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Ken has an in depth conversation with keyboardist and composer Bill Laurance. Best known for his three #1 solo albums including his brand new one "Aftersun" as well as numerous Grammy Award winning albums with Snarky Puppy, Bill is currently on tour with Snarky Puppy and spoke with Ken from the road. Music excerpts included in this podcast are Ken …
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Introducing Saxophonist Tony Craddock Jr.
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Ken speaks with saxophonist Tony Craddock Jr, a young and gifted musician who has already released two excellent albums including 2014's "Convection" featuring Ken on the composition "1102 Bradfield Hall". Ken and Tony discuss how Tony is successfully making his way in the competitive world of music and smooth jazz as well as the the importance of …
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"Juliet" - In the Studio with Ken Navarro
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Ken takes you into his recording studio for an in depth look at the instruments he played and the arrangement of his #1 hit song "Juliet" from his 2015 album Unbreakable Heart. For more information on Ken Navarro and his music, please visit: kennavarro.comBy Ken Navarro
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In the studio with Ken Navarro - "Frenchmen Street" part 2
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Ken takes you into his recording studio for an in depth look at the instruments he played and the arrangement of his song "Frenchmen Street" from his 2015 album Unbreakable Heart. For more information on Ken Navarro and his music, please visit: kennavarro.comBy Ken Navarro
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In the studio with Ken Navarro - "Frenchmen Street" part 1
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Ken takes you into his recording studio for an in depth look at the form and structure of his song "Frenchmen Street" from his 2015 album Unbreakable Heart. For more information on Ken Navarro and his music, please visit: kennavarro.comBy Ken Navarro
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Ken previews each song on "Unbreakable Heart", his new album for 2015. He takes the listener on a behind the scenes journey through each song, explaining why and how he composed them and the ways he recorded the guitars and created the arrangements - Monday Podcast Series, episode 8. For more information, please visit: kennavarro.com…
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Ken talks with keyboardist James Lloyd
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Ken has a conversation with keyboardist James Lloyd who released his first solo album this year, after a storied career with with the group he co-founded almost 40 years ago, Pieces of a Dream. James talks about being discovered at the age of 16 by Grover Washington, touring with Grover (including his first tour with a broken hand!), his process fo…
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Elan Trotman moved to Boston, Massachusetts from his home in Barbados to attend the Berklee College of Music. He decided to stay and pursue his musical ambitions in the USA and has since become a sought after and in demand contemporary jazz saxophonist. This was the first time Ken and Elan had spoken and so these two musicians spent some time getti…
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Ken talks with smoothjazz.com president Sandy Shore
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Sandy Shore is the founder and president of Smoothjazz.com, the leading smooth and contemporary internet jazz radio station and website. Ken and Sandy have known each other for 20 years and talk about the past and future of contemporary jazz and radio - Monday Podcast Series, episode 5By Ken Navarro
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Ken talks with saxophonist Eric Darius
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It's been 12 years since Ken produced Eric Darius's first national album "Night On The Town". They had a lot of catching up to do - Monday Podcast Series, episode 4By Ken Navarro
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Ken talks with keyboardist Jay Rowe
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Ken discusses making music, the road and the music business with keyboardist Jay Rowe - Monday Podcast Series, episode 3By Ken Navarro
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Ken discusses and shares his process for composing new music - Monday Podcast Series, episode 2By Ken Navarro
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Ken gives advice on how to begin to learn to play the guitar - Monday Podcast Series, episode 1By Ken Navarro
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The Making of "Hope, Joy, Strength" - Part 3 "Strength"
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Ken narrates an audio preview of "Strength" from his new album for January 2015 "Hope, Joy, Strength"By Ken Navarro
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The Making of "Hope, Joy, Strength" - Part 2 "Joy"
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Ken narrates an audio preview of "Joy" from his new album for January 2015 "Hope, Joy, Strength"By Ken Navarro
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The Making of "Hope, Joy, Strength" - Part 1 "Hope"
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Ken narrates an audio preview of "Hope" from his new album for January 2015 "Hope, Joy, Strength"By Ken Navarro
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Ken narrates an audio preview of his new album for 2014 "Ruby Lane"By Ken Navarro
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Ken takes you behind the scenes in part 4 of the creation of his new album "Ruby Lane"By Ken Navarro
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Ken takes you behind the scenes in part 3 of the creation of his new album "Ruby Lane"By Ken Navarro
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Ken takes you behind the scenes in part 2 of the creation of his new album "Ruby Lane"By Ken Navarro
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Ken takes you behind the scenes in part 1 of the creation of his new album "Ruby Lane"By Ken Navarro
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Ken takes you behind the scenes with his new CD "The Test Of Time".By Ken Navarro
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Ken talks about how you can have him perform a special and unique Living Room Concert for you.By Ken Navarro
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Ken takes you behind the scenes with his new CD "Dreaming of Trains"By Ken Navarro
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