Ken Navarro, born June 9, 1953 in Lafayette, Indiana, is an American contemporary jazz guitarist and composer. He began his career as a studio musician in Los Angeles, performing with notable artists such as Dave Koz, Nell Carter, and Doc Severinsen. In 1990, Navarro released his debut album The River Flows on his own record label. His second album was nominated for a Grammy Award. Throughout his career, Navarro has collaborated with prominent musicians including Dave Weckl, John Patitucci, Chad Wackerman, Brandon Fields, and Eric Marienthal. He has also produced albums for saxophonist Eric Darius, Tony Craddock Jr., and pianist Jay Rowe. Notable songs from his discography include "You Are Everything" which reached Number 6 on the smooth jazz chart at Billboard magazine, "Juliet" which reached Number 7, "When We Dance" which reached number 11, and "Ruby Lane" which reached number 10.
