Kraan

The Profile

Kraan are a German jazz‑rock/krautrock band formed in the early 1970s, noted for elastic grooves, extended improvisation, and a blend of fusion and funk. Core members include Peter Wolbrandt (guitar, vocals), Hellmut Hattler (bass), Jan Fride (drums), and Johannes “Alto” Pappert (alto sax). Key releases span Kraan (1972), Wintrup, Andy Nogger, and the concert landmark Kraan Live (1975).

German jazz-rock/krautrock group active since 1971; celebrated for improvisation-heavy performances and funk-inflected fusion. Classic 1970s albums include Kraan, Wintrup, Andy Nogger, Let It Out, and Kraan Live. The band returned with new studio material in 2007 with Psychedelic Man and has remained active with further studio, live, and archival releases.

Kraan are a German jazz-rock/krautrock group celebrated for extended improvisations, funky grooves, and a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flavor. Reviews praise the definitive live statement Kraan Live (1975), the tribal and exploratory debut Kraan (1972), and the modern, non-nostalgic return of Psychedelic Man (2007). Strong musicianship from Alto Pappert, Peter Wolbrandt, Hellmut Hattler, and Jan Fride is highlighted throughout.