David Kraus: The Listening Room
Press Reviews & Music Awards
"David Kraus is a guitarist with
sure fingers and an expressive sense
of melodic line. The playing is refreshingly lyrical and makes one thirst for a live performance by this ensemble."Jim Lowe - Times/Argus"With a creamy yet energetic mixture of jazz and world culture influences, and melodies that caress like vines around a cypress, David Kraus' latest creative offering shows his uniqueness as an artist and is a truly fine listening experience for anyone desiring to hear something real." Susan Kelly - Burlington Free Press"Evocative of an ethereal openness felt in ECM recordings, Some Sort of Angel is rich in feeling and taste, a classic that grows more delicious with each playing." Jody Petersen - WNCS Radio Burlington"It started off curiously and won my attention, because I wanted to know where this was flying to. I don't know the location, but it took me to a lovely place." Jerry Good - JLewArts Dallas"Some Sort of Angel is a delight for the ear...fresh and poetic." Jack Donovan - WDEV Radio Waterbury"Beautiful music. One of the finest guitarists in these parts." Bruce Longstreet - WCFE Plattsburg"Highly recommended for anyone interested in a beautiful and original work of composition and comtemporary musical performance that transcends the boundaries of traditional musical genres and makes for truly enjoyable listening." James Gram - Hartt School of MusicBuy @ CD Baby
Composition & Performance
Awards"Beautiful! The musicians were dead on in their performance throughout this tune. The sax player is unbelievable. The guitar player same thing. I love the way they switch in and out of the solos, how they constantly play around the melody...some very talented hands here. This was done beautifully. Thank you so much!" "Gone Today, Here Tomorrow" "A very pleasing acoustic duet. The guitar work and recording quality are fantastic. The soloist is able to provide a compelling mood in a most vivid and 'non-cliche' like way. In a genre that is plagued with poorly written verses and spent chord progressions, this song stands high above on the talent scale. Well played." "For Karen" "Middle eastern muse. This is a well done middle eastern fusion track. The soprano sax sounds good on this piece with effortless licks and a graceful playing style. The bass is very unique, played in a very unorthodox way. The break in the middle of the song is very well done and gives the song space. The arrangement in general is good. All in all...a nice tune!" "Yahe Dayr Kabhee Hogee" "This is what I expect to hear in Jazz. I love the lazy build up - the sax is killer. Is that vibes in the background? (cool)...and acoustic guitar? This song is getting better and better (not that I needed any more convincing!) The melody is like breathing sweet air - you just want more and more as it moves you with that melancholy big-city-but-all-alone feel. I love the mood...kinda blue and smokey...not a smokey bar but more dream-like and ethereal. The arrangement is close to flawless and the harmonic suspense makes you want to hear the next chord even as you're still enjoying the present. Nice job!" "All This and More" Return to Some Sort of Angel
