JANUARY 23, 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

To celebrate the START of 2024, I AM RELEASING A NEW SONG “RIDING THE RAINBOW”. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE ON FEBRUARY 9. AND HERE IS A SAMPLE VIDEO FOR YOU!

FULL SONG DOWNLOAD - CLICK HERE!

“RIDING THE RAINBOW” IS KEN’S FIRST SONG RELEASE FOR 2024. DOWNLOAD HERE!

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

MY BRAND NEW ALBUM - LOVE IS EVERYWHERE - IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER.

ORDER YOUR AUTOGRAPHED CD NOW & IT WILL SHIP TO YOU BEGINNING MARCH 1.

THIS OFFER IS exclusively available ONLY at my website STORE.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

here is a preview of the cover, album title - LOVE IS EVERYWHERE - plus a short sample of the opening song ("A Little Kiss") from my new album "Love Is Everywhere", releasing April 7

And signed CDs will be exclusively available at my website STORE beginning March 1!

A short preview of the cover, title of my upcoming album plus a sample of the opening song “A Little Kiss”.

JANUARY 16, 2023

NEW ALBUM COMING SOON - Check out this short preview video

“Today I am back to work, mixing and mastering my upcoming album - I’m so looking forward to its release in April 2023!”

Ken is mixing and mastering his new album,. set for release in early April 2023!

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Ken’s BRAND NEW SONG “Look Both Ways”!

releases EXCLUSIVELY here TUESDAY, Oct. 4 & everywhere else friday oct. 7!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS NOW!

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In August, I had the honor and pleasure of peRforming two Living Room ConcerTS! The first was in my home state of Maryland for CLAY & LINDA MYERS, a beautiful couple Celebrating their 46th Wedding AnniversarY. It was truly a joy to share my music for Clay and Linda and their family.

The seCond living room Concert WAS in Seattle, Washington for Chrissy & Eric Yamada. This was their 10th living room concert. They have had PEter White, PAul Taylor and many other artists perform in their living room. This was my 4th conceRt for them! This year I was joined by my friend and sax great Jeff Kashiwa. Here are some photos from both concerts.

if you would like to schedule a living room concert with me, please contact Kristin Leonhard: kennavarromusic@gmail.com

APRIL 19, 2022

A BRAND NEW KEN NAVARRO SONG IS COMING! “SWEET TALK” RELEASES EVERYWHERE ON MAY 6, 2022. AND HERE IS A FREE SAMPLE FOR YOU!

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Ken takes you into his recording studio and shows you how he took his new 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 song with all of the GREAT MUSICIANS KEN WORKS AND RECORDS WITH. Click here to listen


SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

I WILL BE MAKING A RARE CONCERT APPEARANCE IN COLORADO SPRINGS ON OCTOBER 1 AT THE BOOT BARN HALL AT BOURBON BROTHERS. ALSO ON THE BILL IS MY FRIEND SAXOPHONIST GREAT NELSON RANGELL. YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AND PICK OUT YOUR SEATS HERE.



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AUGUST 27, 2021

“I Will Still Be Here” was released last Friday and it had an excellent first week At iTunes & amazon. Thank you to you all for helping to give my 26th album a Fantastic start!

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AUGUST 16, 2021

New Podcast Episode - Ken takes you behind the scenes into his recording studio and gives you an exclusive preview of many of the songs from his new album “I Will Still BE Here”. Listen at iTunes, Spotify, etc. or Click Here to listen

AUGUST 10, 2021

NOW AVAILABLE - WATCH THE PERFORMANCE VIDEO OF “EMBRACE” FROM MY NEW ALBUM!

JULY 23, 2021

NOW AVAILABLE - WATCH A VIDEO PREVIEW OF MY NEW ALBUM!

My brand new album for 2021 “I Will Still Be Here” releaseS EVERYWHERE August 20th.

but you can get your own autographed CD exclusively here, RIGHT Now, weeks before the official release date! PURCHASE HERE.


JULY 6, 2021

NeW ALBUM AVAILABLE HERE SOON!

My brand new album for 2021 “I Will Still Be Here” releaseS EVERYWHERE August 20th.

but you can get your own autographed CD exclusively here, RIGHT Now, weeks before the official release date. Shipping begins Friday, July 9!

PURCHASE HERE

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

New Podcast Episode! I spoke with 3 of the musicians who played on the "Summer Smiles" recording sessions about their contributions to “Summer Smiles” and what it was like to work together during the Covid pandemic.

LISTEN HERE & SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO MY PODCAST

LISTEN HERE TO THE PODCAST EPISODE

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Here it is! the performance premiere of my new song "Summer Smiles". "Summer Smiles" is one of the 11 new songs from my upcoming album, due out this summer. “Summer Smiles” FeaturES bassist Gary Grainger, drummer Jay Williams, keyboardist Jay Rowe, saxophonist Rob Holmes and trumpeter Tyler Mire. Available Friday February 12 at Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Kennavarro.com & everywhere else. WAV file exclusively here!

JANUARY 22, 2021

I have a new single coming very soon! It’s called “Summer Smiles” and it will be released at iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora etc. ON friday, february 12. The new album will follow sometime this summer. Here is a glimpse of the cover.

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

Just In - The Top 100 Album & Single Charts for 2020 have been released: My album “Into The Light” is the #14 album of the year and my single “When We Dance” is #12!!

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DECEMBER 12, 2020

Wow!! From my new album “Into The Light”. Thank you to all of my listeners and fans at Spotify!

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

I am already hard at work composing and recording 11 new songs for my next albuM. I am ALSO considering releasing A new sOng from the album in early 2021. watch here for further updates and previews of my new Music…

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AUGUST 27, 2020

I will be performing a Free Live Concert on YouTube! tomorrow, Friday August 28 at 8 pm EDT! Sponsored by The Hispanic Business Council of Colorado Springs.

JULY 15, 2020

“Walking each other home” - A BRAND NEW PERFORMANCE VIDEO FROM THE #1 ALBUM “INTO THE LIGHT”.


APRIL 1, 2020

“Into The LiGHT” - #1 at National RADIO AND #5 ON THE RETAIL CHARTS!

Buy at Amazon

Buy at iTunes

Buy an autographed copy at Ken Navarro’s web store right here

MARCH 4, 2020

HERE IS THE VIDEO OF “WHEN WE DANCE”, FROM KEN NAVARRO’S NEW ALBUM “INTO THE LIGHT”:

MARCH 2, 2020

The Premiere of "GREEN CHILE STEW” FROM Ken Navarro's New Album "INTO THE LIGHT":

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The Premiere of "THE ELEGANCE OF YOU” FROM Ken Navarro's New Album "INTO THE LIGHT":

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The Premiere of "A Video Preview of Ken Navarro's New Album "INTO THE LIGHT":

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

HERE IS THE PREMIERE OF “WHEN WE DANCE”, THE FIRST VIDEO FROM MY NEW ALBUM “INTO THE LIGHT”.

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

I have JUST PUBLISHED A NEW PODCAST EPISODE ON MY “ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC” PODCAST. IN THIS NEW EPISODE, I PREVIEW MANY OF THE SONGS FROM MY UPCOMING NEW ALBUM “INTO THE LIGHT”. CHECK IT OUT HERE OR SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST SERIES “ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC” AT ITUNES.


january 15, 2020

I have accepted an invitation to play at the Mallorca jazz festival in May. Hope you will join me! Click here for More information

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january 9, 2020

thank you To all of my fans who have ordered my new album "Into The Light" directly at my website. your signed CDs have shipped today! And for those of you who would like to order directly from my website and get the new album now - Click here

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November 27, 2019

I am happy to let you all know that MY new album (my 25th) IS COMING VERY SOON. It’s called “Into The Light“ and it features 11 songs with over 20 musicians performing. It puts everything together in one album that my COMPOSING and guitar playing are all about. The release date is February 21, 2020 but you can PRE-ORDER & get your copy in early January 2020. CLICK HERE TO ORDER


NOVEMBER 23, 2019

MY ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE HAS BEGUN AND RUNS THROUGH DECEMBER 31. ANY 3 CDS FOR ONLY $19.95. CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER


OCTOBER 2, 2019

Catch my in-depth interview with my friend & STORIED RADIO MAN JAY LANG (WHOV/NORFOLK, VA) as We talk about MY FIRST live PERFORMANCE in over 3 years, MY life IN GENERAL and MY upcoming Church Street Jazz Series concert with MY SPECIAL GUEST Jeff Kashiwa ON Saturday, November 16th at The Attucks Theatre in Downtown Norfolk. https://soundcloud.com/jazzmanj…/ken-navarro-interview-final

AND YOU CAN CLICK Here FOR the linK to Buy tickets and Make seat selection!




AUGUST 19, 2019

As some of you may know, I do not accept many performance offers these days...but I have accepted a very special one for November 16 at The Attucks Theater in Norfolk, VA.

CLICK Here FOR the linK to Buy tickets and Make seat selection.

FYI- Jeff Kashiwa will be my special guest and my band will feature jay Rowe on keyboards, James Cammack on Basses and Trever Somerville On Drums.



august 1, 2019

THE FULL LENGTH VIDEO FOR MY Brand New Song “DANCING WATERS” was released today on YOUTUBE. Click BELOW TO WATCH…

JULY 26, 2019

My Brand New Song “DANCING WATERS” was released today!

My acoustic guitar work is joined by virtuoso drummer Bruce Guttridge, veteran acoustic bassist Steve Zerlin and cellist Leon Trishnikard. This is contemporary jazz which blends jazz improvisation with the influences of composers such as Steve Reich & Philip Glass.

iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/dancing-waters-single/1470817583

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TPDT8S9/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_bqQoDbEN8MWP2

Kennavarro.com: http://www.kennavarro.com/merch

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2vj52ZP87WXYGeoDoPHuko

& everywhere else!

July 19, 2019

HERE IS THE NEW VIDEO OF “INTO THE LIGHT”. Please support by purchasing at ituNes, amazon or CLICK here! Thank you.



MAY 24, 2019

MY NEW SONG “INTO THE LIGHT” HIT #34 ON THE ITUNES CHART ON IT’S RELEASE DAY LAST FRIDAY AND IT HAS ALREADY BEEN STREAMED 20,000+ TIMES AT SPOTIFY, PANDORA, APPLE MUSIC ETC. AND YOU CAN GET, EXCLUSIVELY HERE, A CD QUALITY WAV AUDIO FILE. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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MaY 8, 2019

Today I recorded two of my newest songs - one for my guitar and string quintet and another for string quartet. Here are a couple of photos from the recording session at Blue House Studios in Kensington, MD with Jeff Gruber engineering. These 2 songs will be released later this year.

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APRIL 25, 2019

People get ready to get “INTO THE LIGHT”…

a new song from Ken Navarro arriving at iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Pandora etc. and at www.kennavarro.com on Friday, May 17 and at smooth jazz radio Monday, May 20.

Ken’s guitar work is accompanied by the renowned rhythm section of bassist Gary Grainger and drummer Greg Grainger of Acoustic Alchemy, veteran keyboardist Jay Rowe and NAVY COMMODORES saxophonist Rob Holmes.

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APRIL 2, 2019

Of the 9 new songs I am currently recording, one is a contemporary jazz piece which blends jazz improvisation with the influence that composers such as Steve Reich and Phillip Glass have had on me. There was only one drummer I had in mind for this burning 13/8 groove and that was the virtuoso drummer out of Nashville, Bruce Guttridge. Here is Bruce recording his part…

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MARCH 27, 2019

I spent today in the recording studio w/the amazing Grainger Brothers (from Acoustic Alchemy and many other artists) - Greg Grainger on drums and Gary Grainger on bass – recording two of my brand new smooth/contemporary jazz songs which will be released in the next few months. What a wonderful day. And thank you Jonathan Lesane for your excellent engineering and studio.

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MARCH 17, 2019

ken is currently composing and recording a series of new songs which will be released later in 2019. this new music showcases the many styles and sounds which have become ken’s unique and soulful trademark. there are 2 hit “smooth jazz” songs, a contemporary jazz piece which is a tour de force as well as a beautiful and moving song for ken’s guitar & string quintet. These new songs will be released one at A time via this website, iTunes, amazon and all of the streaming services (Spotify, Apple music, Pandora etc.) Please check back here often for updates, photos and videos.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

here is a video of me and my associate producer Dan LaMaestra in the control room of omega studios last march, recording the symphony orchestra for my new album “music for guitar and orchestra”.



NOVEMBER 1, 2018

LAST WEEK I RECORDED A SERIES OF FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEOS. JUST CLICK ON THE SONG TITLES BELOW AND WATCH WHILE I GIVE YOU A BEHIND THE SCENES tour of EACH SONG FROM MY NEW ALBUM “MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA” WHILE WE LISTEN TOGETHER.


1. WICHITA LINEMAN

2. THE STARS, THE SNOW, THE FIRE

3. LOVE COLOURED SOUL

4. LUCKY

5. JULIET

6. SMOOTH SENSATION

7. THE GRACE OF SUMMER LIGHT

8. FORTUNATE SON

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

You can now purchase the guitar chartS and mp3S of the symphony orchestra (WITHOUT THE GUITAR TRACK) for YOUR FAVORITE songS FROM Music For Guitar And Orchestra.

$14.95 per song Or THE ENTIRE COLLECTION FOR ONLY $79.95.

Perfect for playing along on your guitar with my exclusive "symphony orchestra only" mp3s!

BUY NOW


OCTOBER 11, 2018

THE DEBUT of the FULL LENGTH VIDEO of "WICHITA LINEMAN" from my album “MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA”. Featured musicians: Dave Weckl, John Patitucci & Lori Andrews, Chad Wackerman & Eric Marienthal.

SIGNED CDs and Downloads

AMAZON

ITUNES

LISTEN AT SPOTIFY


OCTOBER 8, 2018

THE DEBUT of the FULL LENGTH VIDEO of "FORTUNATE SON" from my album MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA. Featured musicians: Dave Weckl, John Patitucci & Lori Andrews, Chad Wackerman & Eric Marienthal.

SIGNED CDs and Downloads

AMAZON

ITUNES

LISTEN AT SPOTIFY



SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

THE DEBUT of the FULL LENGTH VIDEO of "The Grace of Summer Light" from my album MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA. Featured musicians: Dave Weckl, John Patitucci & Lori Andrews, Chad Wackerman & Eric Marienthal.

SIGNED CDs and Downloads

AMAZON

ITUNES

LISTEN AT SPOTIFY



SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

My new album "Music For Guitar And Orchestra" releases tomorrow, Friday September 21. Here is the full video for the first song from the album "Smooth Sensation". Featured musicians include Dave Weckl, Chad Wackerman, John Patitucci, Eric Marienthal and Lori Andrews. Available at:

SIGNED CDs and Downloads

AMAZON

ITUNES

LISTEN AT SPOTIFY


September 17, 2018

NEW PODCAST POSTED! KEN PREVIEWS HIS GROUNDBREAKING NEW ALBUM "MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA". Ken & special guest Jay Rowe listen to the full album with you and talk about the composing, orchestrating and recording of this special new album. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW.

OR Here is an easy link to listen & subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-the-music/id160275933?mt=2


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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

On Monday, Sept. 17, I will release the first of 5 new free podcasts celebrating the release of my groundbreaking album "Music For Guitar And Orchestra". The first podcast on Sept. 17 will be a preview of the entire new album! Subscribe now and receive these podcasts immediately upon their release. Here is an easy link to subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-the-music/id160275933?mt=2

CLICK ON THE ALBUM COVER TO SUBSCRIBE!

CLICK ON THE ALBUM COVER TO SUBSCRIBE!

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AUGUST 20, 2018

I have added a new FREE SAMPLE from my UPCOMING album music for guitar and ORCHESTRA. Here is an excerpt FROM "Smooth Sensation".

The new album releases September 21 but You CAN GET A SIGNED CD RIGHT NOW! YOUR CD WILL SHIP TO YOU THE SAME DAY WE RECEIVE YOUR ORDER.

 

 

AUGUST 14, 2018

I have added a new video! This is an excerpt from the recording sessions for "The Grace of summer light" from my brand new album music for guitar and ORCHESTRA.

 

JULY 17, 2018

Yesterday I finished the final masteR of my upcoming Album. it is now at the manufacturer - YAY!  It was two years in the making and so worth the effort to produce this final result. The graphic design is all finished as well for the expanded CD packaging. Release date is September 21, 2018. Stay tuned for more updates.

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MAY 18, 2018

Last week I completed the recording of the final guitar parts for the new album. Also, John Patitucci recorded his acoustic bass parts and so now all of the recording is complete - the 40+ Piece Symphony Orchestra, Dave Weckl and Chad Wackerman’s drums, Eric Marienthal’s saxophones, Lori Andrews' harp and now after 10 days of recording all of my guitar parts, the recording work is completed. NOW I BEGIN the mixing. Here are the 13 picks I used these last 10 days...

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Virtuoso bassist John Patitucci played on 2 songs - "The Grace of Summer Light" and "The Stars, The Snow, The Fire".

Virtuoso bassist John Patitucci played on 2 songs - "The Grace of Summer Light" and "The Stars, The Snow, The Fire".

MAY 1, 2018

Last week, I workED with saxophone great Eric Marienthal and harpist extraordinaire Lori Andrews as they recordED their parts for my upcoming album for guitar and symphony orchestra.

Saxophone great Eric Marienthal - so happy to have him on this special album. We have known each other a long time and I have always loved his playing, particularly on my music.

Saxophone great Eric Marienthal - so happy to have him on this special album. We have known each other a long time and I have always loved his playing, particularly on my music.

I first met and performed with Lori way back in 1987 when l was a working musician in Los Angeles. I do not get the opportunity to play with a true jazz harpist very often and Lori is one of the very best. She sounds just wonderful on the new album!

I first met and performed with Lori way back in 1987 when l was a working musician in Los Angeles. I do not get the opportunity to play with a true jazz harpist very often and Lori is one of the very best. She sounds just wonderful on the new album!

 

APRIL 12, 2018

I'M Working today with iconic drummer Dave Weckl as he records the drums for "The Grace of Summer Light" with my guitar and orchestra. Dave gives such attention to the detail of the composition and the way he interacts with everything else that is happening within the orchestra is amazing and so appreciated by a composer LIke me. I can't wait to Have his input and incomparable playing on one of the centerpieces of this new album.

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APRIL 5, 2018

I’m working this week with the great drummer Chad Wackerman, adding his powerful drumming to “The Stars, The Snow, The Fire” with the orchestra and my guitar. Chad's attention to detail and the finesse with which he handles the complex rHythms of this song are very expressive and AT the same time so in the groove. I feel fortunate to have one of my favorite drummers in the world on this album with me.

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APRIL 2, 2018

on march 27, 28 & 29 we recorded the full orchestra for my upcoming album at Omega studios. this orchestra of highly skilled, hand picked musicians played magnificently and gave me performances above and beyond what I expected (and my expectations were Quite high).  Here are some photos from the recording sessions...

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Conductor Jonathan Merrill taking the orchestra thru the first read thru of "The Grace of Summer Light".

Conductor Jonathan Merrill taking the orchestra thru the first read thru of "The Grace of Summer Light".

Ken Navarro & associate producer Dan Lamaestra in the control room at Omega Studios.

Ken Navarro & associate producer Dan Lamaestra in the control room at Omega Studios.

Some of the finest woodwind players you will ever hear - Fatma Daglar (oboe), Robert DiLutis (clarinet) and Ben Greanya (bassoon). Not pictured (because she was taking the photo) is Julianna Nickel (flutist extraordinaire)

Some of the finest woodwind players you will ever hear - Fatma Daglar (oboe), Robert DiLutis (clarinet) and Ben Greanya (bassoon). Not pictured (because she was taking the photo) is Julianna Nickel (flutist extraordinaire)

Ken Navarro, Dan Lamaestra, Jonathan Merrill

Ken Navarro, Dan Lamaestra, Jonathan Merrill

 

 

MARCH 6, 2018

Here is your chance to win an exclusive invitation to spend the morning of Wednesday March 28 with ken navarro in the recording studio (Washington DC area) as HE records two new songs for HIS brand new album for Guitar and Symphony Orchestra! There are only 25 entries allowed so please don't wait very long to enter.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN!

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Another super busy week getting ready for the orchestra recording sessions March 27-29 for my next album. This week, after a thorough review, the final string parts went to the principals in each string section for their bowing notations. Still finalizing the horn, brass and woodwind parts but they are virtually completed. Also custom click tracks, headphone tracks for the recording sessions and practice headphone mixes with click for each song are being created for each musician to practice with when they receive their parts at the end of February. Had a great meeting with the engineer & recording studio and we are finalizing the set up and orchestra layout for the recording sessions. I also re-wrote the string intro to Fortunate Son this week as well as adding some new woodwind parts for Wichita Lineman - so a lot of different things happening ...!

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Studio A Control Room

The room where the orchestra will set up and be recorded March 27. 28 and 29.

The room where the orchestra will set up and be recorded March 27. 28 and 29.

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Happy new year - let's make 2018 a great year

To help celebrate the beginning of 2018, I am making a rare concert appearance in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday February 3rd - click here for tickets..

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The piedmont Symphony orchestra Plays NEW Ken Navarro Music

January 10, 2018

It was a thrill to hear some of my new music for the upcoming aLbum played by the pso.  Under the direction of conductor GlenN Quader and AssistanT conductor Kate Garretson, I had the opportunity to hear songs of mine "The Stars, the snow, the fire", "Juliet" and many others played by the talented musicians in the PSO. This is of great help as I continue to tweak and improve my orchestrations. Here's a few pictures from this special evening...

The Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, January 9, 2018

The Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, January 9, 2018

Ken getting feedback on writing for the harp from harpist Casey Perley

Ken getting feedback on writing for the harp from harpist Casey Perley

Ken & cellist MaryAnn Perkel

Ken & cellist MaryAnn Perkel

 

A special NEW ALBUM is COMING in 2018!!

November 28, 2017

I am very happy to announce thaT A new album of MY music for guitar and orchestra will begin recording in March 2018.  I expect the release date to be sometime in the late summer or early fall.

i can now confirm that not one but two world renowned drummers - Dave Weckl and Chad Wackerman - will both be making special appearances with me and the orchestra.  I can also confirm that the virtuoso bassist John patitucci will also be performing on the album.  And if that wasn't enough, my favorite saxophonist in the world - eric marienthal - will be playing on 2 songs.  Finally a brilliant jazz harpist, Lori Andrews will be adding her beautiful touch on 6 of the songs. A video crew will be making a documentary  film of the recording and there will be many other surprises and special features which will made available as well.  So please stay tuned...!

Here is a working score for one of the songs which will be on the new album - it's "Fortunate Son" for my guitar and string orchestra.

Here is a working score for one of the songs which will be on the new album - it's "Fortunate Son" for my guitar and string orchestra.

 

 

Get the latest updates right here!

AUGUST 18, 2017

In preparation for the recording of my next album - some of my best music scored for symphony orchestra and guitar - I have been preparing demos of each song using virtual instruments. This is a sample of the demo for one of those songs, "The Grace of Summer Light".

 MARCH 1, 2017

ON FEBRUARY 19 OF THIS YEAR, I LOST MY FATHER JOSEPH NAVARRO. AS A WAY TO DEAL WITH MY LOSS AND AS A TRIBUTE TO THE MOST IMPORTANT INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE, I CREATED THIS SHORT VIDEO USING A SONG I COMPOSED FOR MY DAD, "FORTUNATE SON" FROM MY ALBUM "RUBY LANE".

 

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

A BRAND NEW REVIEW FOR "BONFIRE" IS FEATURED IN THE NOV/DEC 2016 ISSUE OF SMOOTH JAZZ MAGAZINE. IT IS AN EXCELLENT MAGAZINE - YOU CAN CHECK OUT SAMPLES of the magazine AND SUBSCRIBE by clicking right here.

OCTOBER 1, 2016

I DID A LIVE RELEASE PARTY ON FACEBOOK WHERE I PLAYED THE NEW "BONFIRE" ALBUM IN IT'S ENTIRETY AND ANSWERED EVERYONE'S QUESTIONS WHILE WE LISTENED. AND I SIGNED "Bonfire" CDs AS FOLKS purchased THEM LIVE AT MY WEBSITE. SO COOL AND SO MUCH FUN! YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO RIGHT HERE. (https://www.facebook.com/kennavarroguitar/posts/807063052729841)

 

September 12, 2016

New VIDEO posted! THE FIRST PERFORMANCE VIDEO FROM KEN'S BRAND NEW ALBUM "BONFIRE".  HERE IS "ONE SUMMER DAY"...

 

September 10, 2016

You can now listen to the world premiere of "Bonfire" with Sandy Shore and Smooth Jazz Global Radio. CLICK HERE.

 

 

September 2, 2016

New Podcast posted! A behind the scenes Preview of Ken's new album for 2016 "Bonfire". Click here to Listen

 

JULY 18, 2016

THE 2ND FREE SAMPLE FROM KEN'S UPCOMING ALBUM "BONFIRE". CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR CD FIRST (EXPECTED TO SHIP BY JULY 21)

 

 

July 11, 2016

A Free sample fROm Ken's Upcoming Album "Bonfire". Click here to get your CD first (expected to ship by JuLy 25)

Bill Laurance w/Snarky Puppy bandmates Michael League and Robert "Sput" Searight

Bill Laurance w/Snarky Puppy bandmates Michael League and Robert "Sput" Searight

MAY 20, 2016  NEW KEN NAVARRO ALBUM COMING SOON!

FROM KEN - "AFTER THE SUCCESS OF MY 22ND ALBUM "UNBREAKABLE HEART", I WENT RIGHT BACK TO WORK IN MY RECORDING STUDIO. HERE IS A PHOTO OF MY STUDIO EARLIER THIS WEEK, WORKING ON 13 NEW SONGS FOR WHAT WILL BE MY NEXT ALBUM...."

 

 

LATEST VIDEO - A PERFORMANCE OF THE FIRST HIT SONG "JULIET" FROM THE NEW ALBUM "UNBREAKABLE HEART"!

 

"UNBREAKABLE HEART" NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT ITUNES AND AMAZON & MANY OTHER RETAIL AND ONLINE STORES

iTunes - click here

Amazon - click here

And always available here - SIGNED CDs And DownloadS

 

"JULIET" FROM "UNBREAKABLE HEART" - #1 AT NATIONAL SMOOTH JAZZ RADIO for 4 straight weeks!

 

3 NEW PODCASTS - THE MAKING of "unbreakable heart"

1. Ken opens the doors of his recording studio to you and shows you how he played and recorded each instrument for his #1 hit song "Juliet".  Listen Now

2. Ken previews his new album "Unbreakable Heart" with behind the scenes stories and information about how he recorded his new music and the inspiration for each song.  Listen Now

3. Ken takes you into his recording studio to listen to the different instruments that create the arrangement of his song "Frenchmen Street" from his new album Unbreakable Heart.  Listen Now

 

NEW CONCERT REVIEW OF KEN'S SHOW WITH BOB BALDWIN & ART SHERROD

at The Smooth Jazz Ride

 

Ken's latest radio Interview

 

Ken WAS selected as September's Smooth Jazz Artist of the Month!

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THE LATEST REVIEW OF "UNBREAKABLE HEART"

 KEN NAVARRO  Unbreakable Heart

From one of the most respected and critically acclaimed contemporary jazz guitarists in the world, comes an artful and heartfelt new collection of songs. Ken Navarro’s 22nd album to date, UNBREAKABLE HEART, includes eleven new compositions, all gorgeous, all deeply moving, and all featuring Navarro’s brilliant acoustic and electric guitar work! Delicate and introspective at times, and upbeat and exhilarating at other moments in the recording… the instrumentation is rich and diverse and we’re keen to mention that there is a lovely tribute to actor Robin Williams (“Robin Fly Away”) and a notable nod to jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius (“Jaco Smiled”). From jazz to smooth, from classic to pop, the chart-topping, award-winning musician is certain to steal hearts, enthrall fans and capture new admirers with UNBREAKABLE HEART!

SANDY SHORE