Klugh also appeared with Atkins on several television programs, including Hee Haw and a 1994 TV special titled "Read my Licks".

His sound is a blend of these jazz, pop and rhythm and blues influences, forming a potpourri of sweet contemporary music original to only him.

He has since received 12 Grammy nominations, millions of record and CD sales, and continues touring worldwide to this day.

With 2008's The Spice of Life, Klugh earned his 12th career Grammy nomination—his second nomination and release on the independent Koch label.

[7] Jazz greats including Ramsey Lewis, Patti Austin, Chuck Mangione, Bob James, Joe Sample, Chris Botti, Roberta Flack, and Arturo Sandoval have all performed at the annual event.