- Earl Klugh
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Name = Earl Klugh
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Origin =Detroit Michigan , United States
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Genre =Jazz
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Years_active = 1970 to present
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URL = [http://www.earlklugh.com/main.html Official website]
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Notable_instruments =Del Langejans electric acousticEarl Klugh (pronounced "Clue") (born
September 16 ,1954 inDetroit, Michigan ) is an Americansmooth jazz /jazz fusion guitarist andcomposer .At the age of 13, Klugh was captivated by the guitar playing of
Chet Atkins when he made an appearance on thePerry Como Show. He has since been a guest on several Atkins albums. Atkins, reciprocating as well, joined Earl on his "Magic In Your Eyes" album. Klugh was also influenced byBob James ,Ray Parker Jr ,Wes Montgomery andLaurindo Almeida . His sound is a blend of these jazz, pop andrhythm and blues influences, forming a potpourri of sweet contemporary music original to only him.Klugh became a guitar instructor at the young age of 15, and was eventually discovered by
Yusef Lateef . His career rapidly progressed to working with the likes ofGeorge Benson ,George Shearing ,Chick Corea , and many others. Like several other Detroit-bred entertainers, Klugh attendedMumford High School (Michigan) .For their album "One on One", Klugh and Bob James received a
Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance of 1981. He has since received 13 Grammy nods, millions of record and CD sales, and continues touring worldwide to this day.Discography
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External links
* [http://www.earlklugh.com/main.html EarlKlugh.com]
* [http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/001589.html 2006 Earl Klugh Interview, by Brian D. Holland]
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