Previously lost concert recording from 1980 has unexpectedly resurfaced: Aladin Tapes as double LP

Aladin Tapes is a remarkable archival release from German fusion pioneers Kraan, presenting a previously lost live recording captured in 1980 at the iconic Aladin club in Bremen. Unearthed decades after it was recorded, the discovery of these tapes offers a rare and electrifying glimpse into one of the band's most vital creative periods. Featuring the classic lineup of Hellmut Hattler (bass), Peter Wolbrandt (guitar), Udo Dahmen (drums), and Ingo Bischof (keyboards), the performance showcases Kraan at full power--fluid, inventive, and deeply locked into the improvisational spirit that defined their sound.

Emerging in the early 1970s as part of Germany's progressive and jazz-rock movement, Kraan quickly established themselves through a unique fusion of rock, jazz, funk, and world influences. Anchored by Hattler's distinctive bass work and Wolbrandt's expressive guitar playing, the band became known for their extended live performances, where tight compositions often opened into expansive improvisation. By the late 1970s and into 1980, Kraan had reached a particularly dynamic phase, with recordings from this era later partially documented on Tournee--until now, the full scope of these performances had remained hidden.

Spanning approximately 80 minutes across 13 tracks, Aladin Tapes not only revisits standout material from the period but also introduces previously unknown compositions such as 'She's Gone' and 'Berg und Tal,' offering new insight into the band's evolving live repertoire. Carefully restored from the original tapes, the recording preserves both the clarity and raw energy of the performance, capturing the spontaneity, interplay, and sheer joy of the musicians on stage. More than just a historical artifact, Aladin Tapes stands as a vivid document of Kraan's enduring musical chemistry and a must-hear release for fans of progressive rock and jazz fusion.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

• Yaqui Yagua
• Far West
• Borgward
• Berg und Tal
• Nam Nam
• She's Gone
• Hallo Ja Ja, I Don't Know
• You're Right
• Almrausch
• Let it Out
• Vollgas ahoi
• Nam Nam (Zugabe-Part)
• Silky Way

Additional Details

Label: 36Music

Genre: Pop/Rock

Language: English

Run Time: 79:30 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 04/17/26

UPC: 4260186851193