| Solo Guitar | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 20, 1989 | |||
| Genre | Crossover jazz, jazz pop | |||
| Length | 38:50 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Earl Klugh | |||
| Earl Klugh chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic.com |   |
Solo Guitar is the 15th studio album by Earl Klugh released in 1989. [1] [2]
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1989 | Top Jazz Albums | 4 |
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