Eric Krasno

Eric Krasno often referred to as "Kraz" is an American jazz guitarist, producer, and songwriter, who has played, worked, and collaborated with Soulive, Lettuce, Chapter 2, Toussaint John Scofield, 50 Cent, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, The Roots, and Dave Matthews among many others in several genres of music. Krasno is most versed in the contemporary funk and jazz scenes, but also well at ease in the soul, reggae, and R&B idioms and other forms of modern American music. (Wikipedia.com)

Since forming Soulive in 1999, Krasno, has toured the globe spanning small rock clubs to major festivals, in Africa, Japan, Russia, Brazil, and more. With twelve releases on Velour Recordings, Blue Note, Stax and Soulive's own Royal Family Records, and a resume that includes opening spots for the Rolling Stones and Dave Matthews Band, it's little wonder that the group has developed a reputation as one of the most celebrated instrumental soul-funk trios in the world.

Known throughout jazz, funk, and hip-hop circles, Krasno has the opportunity to work with jazz icons Joshua Redman, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Chaka Khan as well as hip-hop visionaries 50-Cent, GZA and Talib Kweli. (JamBase.com)