Composer

Kite Duo

Franz Bauer, vibes, marimba, perc
Dirk Strakhof, double bass


In Kite's music different cultures come together and engage in musical conversation.
Dirk Strakhof's warm singing double bass provides the foundation for the duo. His melodious and rhythmical playing often produces experimental sounds rarely heard from a bassist.
Vibraphone and marimbaphone, played by Franz Bauer, lend the music a full and soft sound. His love for unusual sounds, clear themes and complex grooves lead to perfect interaction with Strakhof’s bass.
Folkloristic themes appear through communicative performances in an unusual light, shifting constantly between jazz and world music. Exceptional, sparing grooves and virtuosic solos promise an interesting program.

Kite live: EuroJazz Festival in Mexico City 03.02.08