In Kohl's hands, each tune is an expedition, and his patient, painterly approach uncovers jewels.
Over the many years, Frank Kohl has thoroughly explored the fine art of solo jazz guitar. From his NY upbringing to his years at Berklee, time spent in the Bay Area to his last 30 years in Seattle, the influences of Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Pat Martino, and particularly Joe Pass informed his path. Kohl's evolved approach strives to connect the guitar to the great solo piano traditions where he stretches the time, colors the tone and uses the melody to guide him, often to destinations unknown. Through Pacific, his seventh recording and the second of all solo guitar, Kohl holds close to his heart the voices and journeys of his musical guides.
"His soaring solos and swinging tunes unveil a spirit tuned into the moment and where the notes may lead...his solos sing true with room for breath and emotion." Earshot Jazz
Track Listing:
1. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You 3:46 Razaf & Redmond
2. With Tears of Joy 3:14 Kohl
3. Looking Back 4:05 Kohl
4. Beatrice 3:22 Sam Rivers
5. Pacific Journey 3:45 Kohl
6. Making Whoopee 4:04 Walter Donaldson
7. Idle Moments 3:05 Duke Pearson
8. A Felicidade 3:34 Antônio Carlos Jobim
9. I Know I'll See You Again 3:26 Kohl
10. Memories of Tomorrow 3:25 Keith Jarrett
11. Time After Time 2:55 Jule Styne
12. Moments Notice 3:07 John Coltrane
13. When I Fall in Love 2:25 Victor Young
Performers:
Frank Kohl - guitar
Production Info:
Produced by Frank Kohl
Recorded & mixed by David Lange at David Lange Studios, Edgewood, WA
on November 15, 2022
Assistant engineer: Ben Lange
Mastered by Ross Nyberg at Nyberg Mastering, Issaquah, WA
Liner Notes by Bill Milkowski
Artist photo by Bob Cerelli
Cover design & layout by John Bishop