Earl Klugh

With 23 top ten albums to his name in a professional career spanning four decades, jazz guitarist Earl Klugh has sold millions of records and accrued 12 Grammy nominations including one win for his collaborative album 'One On One' with Bob James in 1981.

Klugh was influenced from an early age by guitar legend Chet Atkins who, in later years, asked Klugh to perform on several of his albums, an invitation reciprocated by Klugh on his own recordings. During his teenage years he made his debut recording appearance on sax player Yusef Lateef's jazz album 'Suite 16' released in 1970. He then played on George Benson's acclaimed 'White Rabbit' album before going on to tour with Benson. After the tour, Klugh turned solo and his self-titled debut album reached number 16 in the Jazz Charts. Since then Klugh has been a remarkably consistent performer whose work appeals to a wide crossover audience of smooth jazz, soul and R&B.