Viktor Krauss (b. 1969, Champaign, IL) has been a vital part of the Nashville music scene since 1992, contributing to over 600 albums as a bassist, composer/songwriter, and producer. His touring and
recording credits span a remarkable range of artists, including Lyle Lovett_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), Bill Frisell_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), James Taylor, Tom Jones, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Carly Simon, Jerry Douglas, Kacey Musgraves, Buddy Miller, Chet Atkins, Larry Carlton, James
Newton Howard, The Chieftains, Peter Rowan, Harry Connick Jr., J.D. Souther, Joan Baez, Indigo Girls, Dolly Parton, Rodney Crowell, Graham Nash, Michael McDonald, John Fogerty, Elvis Costello,
Kenny Rogers, Janis Ian, Jewel, and Michael Feinstein.
From 2022 to 2024, Viktor toured as a multi-instrumentalist (electric guitar, six-string bass, and piano) with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on their “Raise the Roof” tour. In 2004, Krauss released his solo debut, Far From Enough — a collection of original compositions featuring an all-star ensemble of Bill Frisell, Jerry Douglas, Steve Jordan, and Alison Krauss. The
album reached #6 on the Billboard® Contemporary Jazz Chart. His follow-up, II, featuring guitarist Dean Parks and drummer Matt Chamberlain, was released in 2007. In 2016, he collaborated with lever harpist Maeve Gilchrist on Vignette, a duo project of original
material. Primarily instrumental, Viktor describes his solo work as “soundtracks without movies,” with nods to jazz and classic rock. A 2006 fellow of the prestigious Sundance Institute Film Composers’ Lab, Krauss has composed for directors including Ken Burns and the
late Robert Altman. His music from solo recordings is featured daily as interstitial “bumpers” on National Public Radio.
In late 2020, Krauss completed construction on his private recording facility, Split Window Studio, housing an extensive collection of vintage synthesizers, guitars, and effects — available for both private
and commercial projects.
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