The Dresden-founded duo, consisting of Ukrainian singer Kateryna Kravchenko and Luxembourgish vibraphonist Arthur Clees, takes a fresh approach to setting poetry to music, exploring diverse soundscapes through their uniquely combined instruments. Driven by a shared ambition to break musical clichés and push boundaries, they navigate a broad spectrum of styles, ranging from electro-acoustic experiments to crossover collaborations with classical orchestras and interdisciplinary projects. Their innovative approach earned them the Grand Prix at the International Jazz Juniors Competition in Krakow, leading to invitations to prestigious international festivals. Their debut album, produced in close collaboration with Berlin-based saxophonist and producer Wanja Slavin, is set for release in 2025.

Kravchenko Clees Duo

"The unusual and conceptually exciting duo"

" In their suspended animation of poetry set to music and the pair interacting with their improvisations, they created magical spaces. Their music could by turns have density, charm, personality, and yet there was a virtuoso side too."

—London Jazz News

Line-Up

Kateryna Kravchenko - vocals & composition
Arthur Clees - vibraphone & composition