Jazz Articles about Viktor Krauss
About Viktor Krauss
Instrument: Bass
Article Coverage | Calendar | Albums | Photos | Similar ArtistsViktor Krauss: II

by Chris M. Slawecki
Thanks to his dexterity and vision on multiple stringed instruments, Krauss is kind of a musical everyman who has recorded and performed with Bill Frisell and Lyle Lovett (both of whom appear on II) plus Chet Atkins, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello and The Chieftains. His solo debut, Far From Enough (Nonesuch, 2004), made it up to #6 on the Contemporary Jazz charts and featured contributions from guitarist Frisell and Allison Kraus (Viktor's sister) on viola and vocals.
Armed ...
read more