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Influential and legendary German Krautrock/Jazzrock band formed around Hellmut Hattler, Jan Wolbrandt, Jan Friede and Johannes Pappert in 1967. Originally playing a hybrid of free jazz (influenced by the likes of Pharaoh Sanders and Frank Zappa) the members lived communally and worked on tightening up their sound, as well as other art projects, for close to five years before recording and releasing their jazz/psychedelic debut album under the name Kraan (meaning ?faucet? in Dutch). The balance of the 70s found Kraan constantly touring and releasing a string of highly acclaimed and eccentric jazz/funk/rock/improv/fusion albums, including their opus 1974 live album that became one of the most popular recordings in Germany at the time. Kraan records are never easy to pigeonhole, let alone describe and each is a masterwork, sounding unique unto itself. Following further albums and much gigging into the eighties, as well as a few personal changes, Kraan took a break in the 90s before reuniting and once again becoming an active and welcome vehicle in the live scene. Kraan's 1975 double live album, Kraan Live, became one of the best known and respected records of that era. After a break in the 90s, Kraan is now reunited and again an active part of the live scene. Live 2001 reflects back on the 70s fusion era, with mixes of spacey, jam-oriented tracks played by an excellent group of musicians. Live 2001 will be housed in a deluxe digipak with an enhanced booklet and new photos.