[lang_fr] Robert Kraft: Biographie [/lang_fr][lang_en] Robert Kraft: Biography [/lang_en]

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Robert Kraft, a smooth west coast crooner…

Robert Kraft was born in Princeton, NJ on February 4, 1951 and started to establish his music career as a composer in NY after graduation from Harvard University. Robert formed his Jazz band « Ivory Coast » and started to perform in NY clubs. In 1979, RSO Records signed with them and released their album « Mood Swing » produced by Phil Goldston.

In 1980, Robert recorded his first solo album « Ready To Bounce » but unfortunately this album was not released in the States due to bankruptcy of RSO Records.(For your information, « Ready To Bounce » was released only in Japan in 1985.) In spite of this accident, Robert got a deal with RCA Records and thus « Retroactive » was released in 1982. This album is said to be one of the AOR treasures because of its perfect music quality.

In 1989, Robert released another album « Quake City » as an artist but he succeeded more as a producer / songwriter in Los Angels music scene in early 90’s

Discography:

Moodswing
« Robert Kraft & The Ivory Coast »

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The Tracks are: Who´s Seducin´Who?, Down In Flames, Junction Boulevard, Bon Voyage, Second Nature, A Jump For Miles, False Start, Hoverkraft & Cafe Society.
Musicians on the Moodswing album: Robert Kraft, Philip Galdston, Peter Thom, Ross Levinson, Stephen Tarshis, Michael Lauren, Timmy Capello and others.
Available from RSO Records/Original release year: 1979

Retro Active
« Excellent album from Mr. Kraft »

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The Tracks are: Single Solo, Just Another Notch On The Bedpost, Out With My Ex, You´re Blue Too, I Wonder What You´re Like, Heartless, What Price Glory, Teach Me How To Kiss You, Can We Be In Love Again, On The West Side & Let´s Hold Each Other Once More.
Musicians on the Retro Active album: Robert Kraft, Larry Carlton, Jerry Hey, Bill Reichenbach, Larry Williams, Kim Hutchcroft, Richard Page, Steve George, Tom Kelly, Jeff Porcaro, Abraham Laboriel, Terry Trotter, Brian Mann, Don Freeman, Michael Omartian, Paulinho Da Costa, Rick Marotta, Janis Siegel, Ed Greene, Alex Acuna & Ross Levinson.
Available from RCA Records/Original release year: 1982

Radio Special, Volume 20
« Special Radio Series album »

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The Tracks are: To be updated.
Musicians on the Radio Special, Volume 20 album: Robert Kraft and others.
Available from RCA Records/Original release year: 1982

Ready To Bounce
« Japanese LP release only »

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The Tracks are: Secrets Of Life, Cry Out, Only Time Will Tell, If This Is Love, Come Back, Finally Gone, Runaway, Fool For Love, Worn Out Low Down, Free Ride & Blue Shades.
Musicians on the Moodswing album: Robert Kraft, Irene Cara, Janis Siegel, Tim Hauser, Alan Paul, Peter Thom, Phil Galdston, David Brown, Ralph MacDonald, Ron Carter, Bob Mintzer, Chris Parker, Randy Brecker and others.
Available from RSO Records/Original release year: 1985

Quake City
« Smooth songs from Robert Kraft »

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The Tracks are: Beat Generation, Lost In The Shuffle, Quake City, Homeless, Stop Time, Rubber Neckin´, O Eliza, Christmas In Kyoto, Failing Upwards & Fountain Of Youth.
Musicians on the Quake City album: Robert Kraft, Rick Marotta, Nick Brown, Dave Chamberlain, Michael Paulo, Bruce Willis, Janis Siegel, Michael Hunter, Michael Andreus, Carlos Gomez, Rob Trow, N´Dea Davenport, Jay Gruska, Paul Graham & Todd Yvega.
Available from Sonic Edge/Original release year: 1989
You can listen the full album on http://www.121webradio.com

Retro Active
« CD release of the 82 album »

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The Tracks are: Single Solo, Just Another Notch On The Bedpost, Out With My Ex, You´re Blue Too, I Wonder What You´re Like, Heartless, What Price Glory, Teach Me How To Kiss You, Can We Be In Love Again, On The West Side & Let´s Hold Each Other Once More.
Musicians on the Retro Active album: Robert Kraft, Larry Carlton, Jerry Hey, Bill Reichenbach, Larry Williams, Kim Hutchcroft, Richard Page, Steve George, Tom Kelly, Jeff Porcaro, Abraham Laboriel, Terry Trotter, Brian Mann, Don Freeman, Michael Omartian, Paulinho Da Costa, Rick Marotta, Janis Siegel, Ed Greene, Alex Acuna & Ross Levinson.
Available from BMG Records/Original release year: 1991
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