finetune artist: Earl Klugh

b. 16 September 1953, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Jazz guitarist Klugh has an unorthodox style in that when he sits down he rests the guitar on his right knee instead of the left. After studying piano and nylon string guitar as a child, Klugh settled on the latter instrument. While still in his mid-teens he recorded with Yusef Lateef and George Benson, with whom he also toured. He continued to work with Benson and briefly with Return To Forever and, in the mid-70s, he also led his own groups for a solo career. Influenced by a wide range of guitarists including Benson (jazz), Chet Atkins (country) and folk, Klugh's style contains elements of all, yet is presented with a strong feeling for the great tradition of post-Charlie Christian jazz guitar through which his own personality constantly shines.

Listen to Earl Klugh at Finetune.

(2007) Rhino Hi-Five: Earl Klugh
(2006) Music For Lovers
(2005) Earl Klugh
(2005) Living Inside Your Love
(2004) Ballads
(2004) Best Of Earl Klugh, Vol. 2
(2004) Heart String
(1999) Late Night Guitar
(1999) Peculiar Situation
(1998) The Best Of Earl Klugh
(1997) The Journey
(1996) Sudden Burst Of Energy
(1996) Love Songs
(1995) Finger Paintings
(1994) Move
(1993) Earl Klugh Trio Volume Two: Sounds And Visions
(1991) Midnight In San Juan
(1991) The Earl Klugh Trio Volume One
(1991) Best Of Earl Klugh
(1991) The Earl Klugh Trio Volume One
(1989) Solo Guitar
(1989) Whispers And Promises
(1989) Solo Guitar
(1986) Life Stories
(1985) Soda Fountain Shuffle

Maybe Tonight
Midnight In San Juan
For The Love Of You
Living Inside Your Love
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes