DAVID KRAKAUER
Genres: World Fusion, Eclectic Fusion, Third Stream, Jazz Related Electronica, Hip-Hop • United States

Internationally acclaimed clarinetist DAVID KRAKAUER redefines the notion of a concert artist. Known for his mastery of myriad styles, he occupies the unique position of being one of the world’s leading exponents of Eastern European Jewish klezmer music, and at the same time is a major voice in classical music. As one of the foremost musicians of the vital new wave of klezmer, David Krakauer tours the globe with his celebrated Klezmer Madness! ensemble. While firmly rooted in  traditional klezmer folk tunes, the band “hurls the tradition of klezmer music into the rock era” (Jon Pareles, The New York  Times).      In addition to his annual European tours to major international festivals and jazz clubs, recent seasons brought Krakauer  and his band to the Library of Congress, Stanford Lively Arts, San Francisco Performances, the Krannert Center,  Carnegie’s Zankel Hall, the Venice Biennale, Krakow Jewish Culture Festival, BBC Proms, read more...