Kraan are a German jazz‑rock/krautrock group formed in the early 1970s, known for extended instrumental improvisations, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences, and a strong rhythm section.

Line-up names mentioned in reviews: Johannes Pappert (alto sax), Peter Wolbrandt (guitar, vocals), Hellmut Hattler (bass), Jan Fride (drums). Kraan live (recorded 1974, released 1975) was released by the record label Speigelei and reissued by EMI in 2000. Notable albums discussed in reviews: Kraan (1972), Kraan live (1975), Psychedelic Man (2007).

Kraan are a German band formed in the early 1970s, celebrated for long instrumental improvisations blending jazz‑rock, funk and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern influences. Reviews highlight the 1972 debut Kraan, the representative live album Kraan live (1975) and the 2007 comeback Psychedelic Man. The group is praised for tight collective playing and individual virtuosity.

For:Fans of krautrock, jazz‑rock, psychedelic and world‑influenced 1970s rock; listeners who enjoy instrumental improvisation.

 Kraan is a German band that has been active since the early seventies, known for their brilliant jazz-rock with a devastating funky undertone.

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 This is the wild, primordial landscape wonderfully evoked by "Kraan", the brilliantdebut of the eponymous "Teutonic" band.

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 Psychedelic Man is a fresh album, but above all current, despite the age of the band, a modern rock emerges, sometimes mixed with electronics and sometimes with psychedelic elements.

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