David Kraus: Reviews & 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."

"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 ."

"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."

"David Kraus's work features a mysterious and gorgeous sonic ambience that transcends genre..."

"Beautiful music...one of the finest guitarists in these parts."

"Some Sort of Angel is a delight for the ear...fresh and poetic."

Jack Donovan - WDEV Waterbury

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Awards: Track of the Week - Best Song in Jazz - week of June 16, 2008; Best Bass - week of Aug. 4, 2008; Best melody - Best Mood - week of August 18, 2008; Best Guitars - week of August 18, 2008; Most Original Song - week of July 7, 2008; Best Production - week of August 18, 2008.

"Gone Today, Here Tomorrow"
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"Beautiful! The musicians were dead on in their performance through this tune. The sax player is unbelievable. The guitar player same thing. I love the way they switch in and out of the solo's...how they constantly play around the melody....very very talented hands...this was done beautifully. Thank you so much!"

Sasha Hall ~ Vancouver, BC - GarageBandRecords

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Awards: Track of the Week - Best Song in World Fusion - week of May 19, 2008; Best Melody - Best Production - week of June 2, 2008; Best Mood -week of August 18, 2008.

"Yehe Dayr Kabhee Nahe Hogee"
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"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!"

BetsyV - GarageBandRecords

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Awards: Track of the Day - Best Song in Jazz - day of April 1, 2008; Best Bass in Jazz - week of April 7, '08; Best Melody in Jazz - week of April 28, '08; Best Production - week of May 26, '08.

"All This and More"
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"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!"

Joe Roberts - GarageBandRecords

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Award: Track of the Day - day of June 25, 2008; Best Guitars in Acoustic - week of April 7th, 2008.

"For Karen"
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"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 played out chord progressions, this song stands high above on the talent scale. Well played."

Evan Carmen - GarageBandRecords

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"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 Music

"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."