Kraan
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group · 1967–

Kraan

German jazz rock band

Formed
1967
Ulm
Country
Germany
Record labels
EMI, Intercord
Discography
26 albums

Biography

Kraan is a jazz group, formed in 1967 in Ulm. Members include Peter Wolbrandt and Hellmut Hattler. Record labels: EMI and Intercord. The discography here lists 26 albums, from “Kraan” (1972) to “All In” (2026).

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. 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.

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Members

Peter Wolbrandt, Hellmut Hattler

Discography

Studio and live albums

Kraan 1972
Wintrup 1973
Andy Nogger 1974
Let It Out 1975
Live 1975 · Live
Wiederhören 1977
Flyday 1978
Tournee 1980 · Live
Nachtfahrt 1982
X 1983
Live 88 1988 · Live
Dancing in the Shade 1989
Live WDR 3 1989 1989 · Live
Soul of Stone 1991
Berliner Ring and Other Exotic & Unreleased 80ies Material 2001 · Live
Live 2001 2001 · Live
Through 2003
Psychedelic Man 2007
Diamonds 2010
Live at Finkenbach Festival 2005 2017 · Live
Sandglass 2020
Porta Westfalica 1975 2023 · Live
Zoup 2023
Aladin Tapes 2025 · Live
All In 2026
Live in Berlin · Live

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Frequently asked questions

What are Kraan's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Kraan (1972), Wintrup (1973), Andy Nogger (1974), Let It Out (1975) and Live (1975).

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