Nicolas Krassik

Origin

Paris, França

Years Active

1990s

Genres

jazz, brazilian instrumental music, choro, samba, forró, MPB, latin

Instruments

violin, rabeca

Biography

Born in Paris, France, in 1969, Nicolas Krassik is a violinist who has become a respected name in Brazilian instrumental music. With a solid background in classical music and a career in European jazz, Krassik moved to Rio de Janeiro in 2001, drawn by Brazilian rhythms. His adaptation to national genres, such as choro, samba, and forró, impressed audiences and critics alike, leading him to collaborate with renowned Brazilian artists such as Chico Buarque, Beth Carvalho, Yamandú Costa, Gilberto Gil, Marisa Monte, Hamilton de Holanda, Lenine, Carlos Malta, and João Bosco.

Krassik is known for his instrumental interpretations inspired by diverse popular Brazilian rhythms, combining the tradition of jazz improvisation with the musical richness of Brazil. He particularly explores forró, having dedicated himself to the genre for over two decades and performing it at festivals and dances. His work with the group Cordestinos is also notable, exploring a fusion between northeastern Brazilian music and European jazz.

Krassik has released several albums, including "Na Lapa" (2004), "Caçuá" (2006), "Nicolas Krassik e Cordestinos" (2008), "Nordeste de Paris" (2013), and "Estrela" (2021). He is considered an ambassador of the violin in popular Brazilian music, maintaining a bridge between European jazz and the sounds of Brazil.

Discography

• Na Lapa (2007)
• Nicolas Krassik e Cordestinos (2008)
• Interpreta Joao Bosco Odilê Odila (2009)
• Lida (2012)
• Mestrinho & Nicolas Krassik (2016)
• Nordeste de Paris (2017)
• 15 Anos de Brasil (2017)
• Estrela (2021)
• Em Cenas (Ao Vivo) (2026)
• Caçuá