Kraan is a German band based in Ulm and formed in 1970. It had several minor hits through the 1970s and 1980s. After a break of ten years, the group reunited in 2000. Their early style can be described as Krautrock that turned later to fusion, combining elements of both rock and jazz.

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The band was named Kraan, after considering the name Jack Steam. The name means faucet in Dutch, a fact they were apparently unaware of at the time; it has no meaning in German, but they liked it because it was easy to remember.\n

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Members

Current line-up

Peter Wolbrandt – guitar, vocals (1970–present)
Hellmut Hattler – bass guitar, vocals (1970–present)
Jan Fride – drums (1970–1978, 1984–present)

Touring members

Martin Kasper - keyboards (2019-present)

Former members

Ingo Bischof (de) – keyboards (1975–2007; died 2019)
Johannes Pappert – alto saxophone (1970–1976)
Udo Dahmen – drums (1977–1980)
Joo Kraus (de) – keyboards, trumpet (1987–1992)
Gerry Brown – drums, lead vocals (1979–1983)
Tomy Goldschmidt – drums (1977)
Eef Albers – guitar (1982–1983)
Marc McMillen – keyboards, vocals (1982–1983)

Timeline

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Discography

Studio albums

1972 Kraan
1973 Wintrup
1974 Andy Nogger
1975 Let It Out
1977 Wiederhören
1978 Flyday
1982 Nachtfahrt
1983 X
1989 Dancing In The Shade
1991 Soul of Stone
2003 Through
2007 Psychedelic man
2010 Diamonds
2020 Sandglass
2023 Zoup
2026 All In

Live albums

1975 Kraan Live (2lp)
1980 Tournee
1988 Kraan Live 88
2001 Live 2001
2018 The Trio Years
2019 The Trio Years - Zugabe
2020 Finkenbach Festival 2005
2025 Aladin Tapes

Compilations

1976 Starportrait (2lp)
1983 2 Platten (Best of Kraan) (2lp)
1998 The Famous Years Compiled
2001 Berliner Ring (Demos and live recordings)

External links

Official website
Kraan discography at Discogs
Prog Archives: Kraan discography and reviews
Jazz Music Archives: Kraan discography and reviews
Comprehensive interview about KRAANs history (in English)
Band profile on Bandcamp

References

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Joo Kraus

Broadcast History