Andrew Kratzat

Bass

Andrew Kratzat is no newcomer to the national jazz scene. The winner of the Downbeat Best Soloist Award and International Society of Bassists Jazz Award has recorded and played with such prominent jazz artists as Hank Jones, Ari Hoenig, and Jeremy Kittel. Kratzat is currently the regular bassist for three-time Detroit Music Award Winner Jesse Palter as well as the newest member of Mack Avenue artist Hot Club of Detroit. Kratzat actively performs with many artists around the world. Aside from frequent trips to New York playing venues like the Zinc Bar, Kratzat is returning to Korea for the fourth time in March, where he is a well recognized name. Kratzat released his debut solo album "The Dentist" last summer.