Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ken Navarro: Pride & Joy (1994)

Pride and Joy was a career-defining album for guitarist and composer Ken Navarro. Ken's fifth release for Positive Music, Pride and Joy is an album that offers broad based commercial appeal and brilliant artistic depth. With two consecutive Top 5 records under his belt: 1993's I Can't Complain and 1992's The Labor of Love, Ken is now recognized as one of today's leading NAC/Contemporary Jazz guitarists. Showcasing an uncanny ability to appeal to a wide range of listeners with inspiring compositions and superb guitar performances, Pride and Joy met with tremendous approval from Ken's loyal fan base as well as from urban and adult audiences never before tapped into. Pride and Joy is a continuation of the musical excellence and high sonic standards associated with all of Ken's work.
Tracklist
1.Give It Away
2.It's Cold Out There
3.Imperfect Things
4.A Friend of Mine
5.Nothing Stays the Same
6.I'll Follow My Heart
7.Pride and Joy
8.Children Need a World
9.Here For You
10.Stand Your Ground
11.Company Man
Personnel:
Ken Navarro - guitars
Mike Aubin - drums
Jeff Hall - vocals
Dan Reynolds - acoustic piano, keyboards
Gary Grainger - electric bass
Steve Zerlin - electric and acoustic bass
Mike Tomaro - saxophones, EWI
Pride & Joy
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