Jazz Articles about Rob Koral

Rob Koral: Sleeping With Angels

by John Kelman
May 2, 2004

Sometimes the simplest pleasures can be the most fulfilling. British Guitarist Rob Koral understands that and, with Sleeping With Angels , has delivered a recording that, in its lack of assumption, captures one’s attention with its elegant clarity and sheer tenderness.

Much of the recording consists of solo guitar interpretations of well-known standards, informed by Joe Pass’ Virtuoso recordings; but unlike Pass, Koral keeps his formidable technique in check and just under the surface, with straightforward readings that go directly ...