Egon Kracht

**Egon Kracht** is a Dutch double bassist and composer born in Velsen (1966), known for blending jazz, classical, and contemporary influences. Trained at Amsterdam’s Sweelinck Conservatorium, he gained early recognition with jazz groups like *Trits* and collaborations with drummer Pierre Courbois, later forming *Egon Kracht & the Troupe* in 1994 to explore genre-defying projects like Frank Zappa’s *Joe’s Garage* and his own reimagining of Bach’s *Matthäus-Passion*. His boundary-pushing works, including *Stabat Mater Stabat Pater* (2014)—a modern reinterpretation of the medieval hymn with Dutch lyrics and jazz instrumentation—showcase his flair for merging tradition with experimentation. Kracht has also partnered extensively with singer-songwriter Maarten van Roozendaal, contributing to six theater programs that highlight his versatility across jazz, rock, and theatrical music. Recent releases like *Barmhart* and *Tijdelijk Tekort Aan Chronisch Geluk* continue his legacy of innovative compositions.

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