Navarro worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, performing with
Dave Koz,
Nell Carter, and
Doc Severinsen. In 1990, Navarro released his debut album,
The River Flows, on his own record label. His second album was nominated for a Grammy Award. His 28 albums have included appearances by
Dave Weckl,
John Patitucci,
Chad Wackerman,
Brandon Fields, and
Eric Marienthal. Navarro has also produced albums for saxophonist
Eric Darius, Tony Craddock Jr.and pianist Jay Rowe. On the smooth jazz chart at
Billboard magazine, his song "You Are Everything" reached No. 6, "Juliet" reached No. 7, "When We Dance" reached No. 11 and "Ruby Lane" reached No. 10. ==Discography==