Press
"[…] as intense as watching the open heart of klezmer beating."
(Rolling Stone)
"What makes me feel drawn to KROKE music is spiritual reality of the musicians, this means honesty and authenticity of the music."
(Nigel Kennedy)
“With their new album "Out Of Sight" Kroke stay loyal to themselves.They produce unbroken creativity and draw inspiration from the traditional roots of the Yiddish folklore.“
Melodie & Rhythmus
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Artist Information
Kroke is the Yiddish expression for Krakow – the Polish city currently rediscovering itself as a metropolis of eastern European-Jewish culture. The Band was founded 1992, by three graduates of Krakow Academy of Music – Jerry Bawol (Accordion), Tomasz Kukurba (Viola) and Tomasz Lato (Double Bass).
The trio’s musical identity is deeply rooted in Jewish traditional folklore. Yet, by adding jazz- and classical elements to the mix, the three excellent instrumentalists go far beyond the scope of traditional klezmer-music in a passionate way that immediately connects with the listeners.
Initially, Kroke performed only in clubs and galleries situated in Kazimierz, a former Jewish district of Kraków. While shooting “Schindler’s List” Steven Spielberg took notice of the band and invited them spontaneously to a concert in Israel. By now, Kroke have performed at music festivals all over Europe, side by side with artists such as Ravi Shankar, Bustan Abraham, The Klezmatics, Van Morrison or Giora Feidman.
In 1996 they released their first album “Trio”. One year later “Eden” came out and was presented in front of an enthusiastic audience at WOMAD Festival.
To this day, Kroke have released 9 albums and performed at major festivals such as the renowned „North Sea Jazz Festival“. They gained enormous popularity especially in Germany and Poland due to collaborations with artists like Nigel Kennedy or Peter Gabriel, and awards like the “German Record Critics Award” (2000).
This year they also inspired the audience at the LAGO Festival in Nürnberg.
On the 1st October 2009 they released their new album “Out Of Sight” followed by a tour through Germany in November. With their new compositions and the exceedingly enchanting and playful stage presence KROKE fascinated audiences and press alike. The band received standing ovations - e.g. at the sold out Passionskirche Berlin, at the Schauspielhaus Dresden, at the Polnische Kulturtage in Greifswald.
Now the musicians play in the original trio again, focused on doublebass, viola and accordion, equally responsible for melody as well as rhythm. The new album combines familiar aspects of their music with new facets of this great band.
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| Origin: | Poland |
| Style: | Klezmer Avantgarde
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| Label: | Oriente Musik
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| Current Album: | Out of Sight (Release 01.10.2009) |
| Touring Party: | 3 (on stage) + 1 |
| Touring Period: | Summer, Autumn 2010 |
| Territory: | Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium
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| Booker: | anna@prime-tours.com |
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