Brian Hughes (born 5 May 1955) is a Canadian guitarist whose work draws from smooth jazz and Latin music.
In 1981 he moved temporarily to Los Angeles where he studied at the Guitar Institute with Pat Martino, Joe Diorio, and Robben Ford.
He recorded three more albums (Straight to You, One 2 One, and Shakin' Not Stirred) under this arrangement before releasing Along the Way with A440 Music Group in 2003.
He returned to his Sylvan House Music imprint for the release of Live (2007), No Reservations (concert DVD, 2009), and Fast Train to a Quiet Place in 2011.
He was nominated for a Juno Award as Producer of the Year in 1991 for Loreena McKennitt's album The Visit.