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All About The Music
by Ken Navarro
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.
Episodes
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"It's Nice To Be With You" - a preview of Ken Navarro's new album for 2025
Check out all 12 songs from Ken Navarro's new album for 2025 "It's Nice To Be With You". Ken takes you into his recording studio and gives you a behind the scenes look into each song - what it means to him, how he composed and recorded each song and much more.
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“KN16” - OVERVIEW: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
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.
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“KN16” - THE ENDING: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
The eighth episode (”The Ending”) looks at how Ken composed and recorded the final 8 bars for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.
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“KN16” - THE GUITAR SOLO: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
The seventh episode (”The Guitar Solo”) looks at how Ken composed and recorded the extended guitar solo for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.
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“KN16” - THE BRIDGE: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM (Copy)
The sixth episode (”The Bridge”) looks at how Ken composed and recorded the bridge for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.
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“KN16” - SO FAR: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
The fifth episode (”So Far”) looks at how Ken has put together the four sections of a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.
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“KN16” - VERSE 2: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM (Copy)
The fourth episode looks at how Ken created the original version of the Second Verse for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.
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“KN16” - VERSE 1: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
The third episode looks at how Ken created the original version of the First Verse for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.
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“KN16” - THE INTRO: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
The second episode looks at how Ken created the original version of the Introduction for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.
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“KN16” - THE HOOK: IN THE STUDIO AS KEN CREATES A NEW SONG FOR HIS NEXT ALBUM
The premier episode looks at how Ken created the first version of the chorus hook for a new song temporarily titled “KN16”.
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Ken Chats Up Drummer Bruce Guttridge & Love Is Everywhere
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”.
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INSIDE THE MAKING & MIXING OF "SILENT STORM"
Ken takes you into his recording studio and breaks down the mix of his new hit song "Silent Storm".
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"Love Is Everywhere" - a preview of the new album with Ken Navarro
Check out all 11 songs from Ken Navarro's new album for 2023 "Love Is Everywhere". Ken takes you into his recording studio and gives you a behind the scenes look into each song - what it means to him, how he composed and recorded each song and much more.
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"Straight Out The Gate" - From demo to finished track
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…
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Ken previews his new album for 2021 - "I Will Still Be Here"
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...
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"Summer Smiles" - Ken speaks with the musicians
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.
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Ken & drummer Greg Grainger - Recording the drums for "When We Dance”
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...
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"Dancing Waters" - In the Studio w/drummer Bruce Guttridge
“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,...
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"Green Chile Stew" - In the Studio w/saxophonist Tony Craddock Jr.
“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…
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"When We Dance" - Behind the Scenes w/Ken Navarro
“When We Dance” 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,...
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A Tribute to composer and pianist Lyle Mays - A special edition podcast
When Lyle Mays passed away on February 10, 2020 at the age of 66, Ken and his friend, long time band mate and keyboardist Jay Rowe, both immediately knew they wanted and needed to pay tribute to this great musician who had influenced them both deeply for over 4 decades. Through his own music and...
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Ken previews his new album for 2020 "Into The Light"
Top charting and award winning guitarist Ken Navarro is releasing his 25th album “Into The Light” on February 21, 2020. 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 2020...
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KEN & ASSOCIATE PRODUCER DAN LAMAESTRA - "MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA"
Ken's associate producer for his groundbreaking album "Music For Guitar And Orchestra" was a man whom Ken had previously worked with for many years. However this album was a new and multi-faceted challenge which Dan LaMaestra took on with a commitment to excellence. Dan handled the hiring of many...
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KEN & HARPIST LORI ANDREWS - "MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA"
Virtuoso jazz harpist Lori Andrews was one of the first musicians Ken called when he started writing and orchestrating the music for "Music For Guitar And Orchestra". Lori is one of the few true jazz harpists on the planet and she and Ken speak in detail about how Ken used the harp on this new...
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KEN SPEAKS W/MUSICIANS - "MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA"
Ken hangs out with 2 of the virtuoso musicians who played on Ken's new album "Music For Guitar And Orchestra". Dave Perkel (trombone), MaryAnn Perkel (cello) and Ken talk about everything from putting together an amazing custom orchestra for Ken's groundbreaking new music to the differences…
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KEN PREVIEWS "MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND ORCHESTRA"
Ken and his special guest Jay Rowe listen to Ken's groundbreaking album "Music For Guitar And Orchestra" and talk about the music - how it was composed, orchestrated, recorded and much more. This podcast is an excellent way to preview this breakthrough album with some very interesting commentary...
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A Behind The Scenes Preview of "Bonfire" w/Ken Navarro
Ken previews his new album "Bonfire" with behind the scenes stories and information about how he recorded his new music and the inspiration for the songs. For more information, please visit: kennavarro.com
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Ken speaks with Snarky Puppy keyboardist Bill Laurance
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...
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Introducing Saxophonist Tony Craddock Jr.
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...
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"Juliet" - In the Studio with Ken Navarro
Ken takes you into his recording studio for an in depth look at the instruments he played and recorded for his #1 hit song "Juliet" from his 2015 album Unbreakable Heart. For more information on Ken Navarro and his music, please visit: kennavarro.com
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In the studio with Ken Navarro - "Frenchmen Street" part 2
Ken brings you into his recording studio and discusses the instrumentation and arrangement of his song "Frenchmen Street" from his 2015 album "Unbreakable Heart".
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In the studio with Ken Navarro - "Frenchmen Street" part 1
Ken brings you into his recording studio and discusses the form and structure of his song "Frenchmen Street" from his 2015 album "Unbreakable Heart".
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The Making of "Unbreakable Heart"
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.
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Ken talks with keyboardist James Lloyd
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…
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Ken talks with saxophonist Elan Trotman
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...
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Ken talks with smoothjazz.com president Sandy Shore
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 5
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Ken talks with saxophonist Eric Darius
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 4
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Ken talks with keyboardist Jay Rowe
Ken discusses making music, the road and the music business with keyboardist Jay Rowe - Monday Podcast Series, episode 3
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How I compose new music
Ken discusses and shares his process for composing new music - Monday Podcast Series, episode 2
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Advice and Tips for Beginning Guitarists
Ken gives advice on how to begin to learn to play the guitar - Monday Podcast Series, episode 1
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The Making of "Hope, Joy, Strength" - Part 3 "Strength"
Ken narrates an audio preview of "Strength" from his new album for January 2015 "Hope, Joy, Strength"
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The Making of "Hope, Joy, Strength" - Part 2 "Joy"
Ken narrates an audio preview of "Joy" from his new album for January 2015 "Hope, Joy, Strength"
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The Making of "Hope, Joy, Strength" - Part 1 "Hope"
Ken narrates an audio preview of "Hope" from his new album for January 2015 "Hope, Joy, Strength"
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The Making of "Ruby Lane" part 5
Ken narrates an audio preview of his new album for 2014 "Ruby Lane"
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The Making of "Ruby Lane" part 4
Ken takes you behind the scenes in part 4 of the creation of his new album "Ruby Lane"
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The Making of "Ruby Lane" part 3
Ken takes you behind the scenes in part 3 of the creation of his new album "Ruby Lane"
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The Making of "Ruby Lane" part 2
Ken takes you behind the scenes in part 2 of the creation of his new album "Ruby Lane"
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The Making of "Ruby Lane" part 1
Ken takes you behind the scenes in part 1 of the creation of his new album "Ruby Lane"
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The Making Of "The Test Of Time" CD
Ken takes you behind the scenes with his new CD "The Test Of Time".
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Ken Navarro's Living Room Concerts
Ken talks about how you can have him perform a special and unique Living Room Concert for you
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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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