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Where are you located?
Stuttgart, Germany
What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?
Musical Artist
Tell us a little about your background...
I'm an Acoustic/Electric Bassist, Composer & Instructor currently living in Germany. A North Texas Jazz Alumni, I've played in Big Bands, Latin/African ensembles and various sized combos - with or without Vocals. My debut CD, 'Latin Journey', was released throughout Europe by Neuklang Records on November 5, 2007. An all-Latin affair, it features Grammy-nominated pianist Dana Landry and world-renowned drummer Daniel Messina. It is currently available through CD Baby at a reduced price:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/michaelkraft
MICHAEL KRAFT: Latin Journey

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Bass
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At 3:33pm on March 22, 2009, Thomas Rotter said…
Hi Michael,
nice to meet you here!!!
All the best,
tom
At 4:09pm on February 15, 2009, Tommy Thomas said…
Great stuff........Greetings from Northern Ireland
At 12:45pm on November 20, 2008, Sharon Rae said…
Are you enjoying Denver? Hope all is well with you. Peace
At 7:48am on October 25, 2008, nicky quick said…
we're practically neighbors here in europe too my fellow american.. but here to comment on that bass.. that latin groove walkin is too hot to be just cool.. awesome piano too.. great drums.. lovely trio.. cheers..
At 1:31pm on September 22, 2008, Elaine Hernandez said…
Hi Michael thank you, you have a great sound!
At 2:09am on July 7, 2008, Sydney Ellis said…
Hi Michael,

I don't play much in the Stuttgart area. Why are you moving back to the US? My husband and I came here from California about 13 years ago to do music and are staying in Europe. It's the place for my kind of music.

Sydney
At 6:48pm on July 6, 2008, Vaughnette Bigford said…
Hey Michael
Thanks a lot for the add. It's great to meet you, I have many friends who are jazz musicians in Germany. Another one will be just fine.
At 10:23am on July 5, 2008, Mike Muldoon said…
Hey Michael, good to meet you. I look forward to hearing your music soon.

Thank you
Mike Muldoon
At 8:22am on July 4, 2008, Sydney Ellis said…
Hi Michael,

Thank you for your welcome. I know Robert Wayne also.

Regards,
Sydney
At 12:22pm on June 18, 2008, Chip Boaz said…
Michael - The tracks here sound fantastic - from one bass player to another, you're playing some good stuff! I'd love to write a review on my site, The Latin Jazz Corner - it would expose your work to a large audience of Latin Jazz fans. Looking forward to getting to know you, stay in touch!
 
 

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