Earl Klugh

About

Earl Klugh is a contemporary jazz musician based out of Detroit. Known for playing his nylon-stringed acoustic guitar, Klugh has become a notable name in the nu jazz form of music, combining smooth jazz, pop and adult contemporary styles. He grew up fascinated by the guitar playing of Chet Atkins and began teaching guitar lessons on his own at the age of 15. His effortlessly cool style and prodigious skills have made him a staple in the contemporary jazz scene and his popularity has allowed him the opportunity to work with the likes of Chick Corea, George Benson and even his hero, Chet Atkins. Klugh has received over a dozen Grammy nominations since he began performing in the mid-1970s.