Kraig B. Greff

When musician extraordinaire Kraig Greff was a boy in Springfield, Illinois, he didn't worry about what he was going to be when he grew up.  He already knew.  By age five, he was studying classical accordion.  At age 10, he was performing in clubs.  His life was, and still is, about music.

This accomplished keyboardist has made a name for himself in the studio, in colleges and on the road, working with some of the best, from Della Reese to Diana Ross to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.  He writes music, and his original scores win awards.

Apart from his musical talent, his great strength is a unique ability to tailor each musical group and repertoire to meet the demands of the situation.  Equally comfortable and proficient in a variety of musical styles, he can put together a jazz piano trio, an organ-based funk quartet, or a hot Latin ensemble.

Kraig comes by this versatility through extensive and intensive experience.  As a young man in his early 20s, he toured the United States with several New York-based show bands, honing his already-considerable skills on a Hammond B-3 organ. 

Settling down with his wife Jacquie in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the 1980s and early ‘90s, Kraig broadened his connections and experimented with new music applications.  He toured as pianist with Barry White and his Love Unlimited Orchestra and performed locally with a number of major LA-based acts.  He did a series of Yamaha-sponsored clinics on combining electronic and acoustic music with Michael Wolff, former music director of the Arsenio Hall Show.  He recorded an independent album with world-renowned percussionist Ron Powell.  During this same period, Kraig opened his business, Tonal Vision, a production house focusing on original music and audio for advertising, trade shows and other production work.  He also began a series of Sunday jazz concerts in a Unitarian Church that continues to this day. 

Relocating to Baltimore, Maryland, in the mid 1990s, Kraig expanded Tonal Vision and continued performing.  In 1994, Kraig toured with Diana Ross as her keyboard engineer.  The following year, he cofounded The Crawdaddies, a national touring band playing a mix of original Cajun, Zydeco, funk, swing, soul, reggae, roots and rock.  Recognized by the Discovery Channel for its unique music and audio capabilities, Tonal Vision has contributed to more than 200 of their shows.

These days, Kraig and Jacquie (and their canine companions, Ginger and Byte) share an historic townhouse on the Fell's Point waterfront in Baltimore with Tonal Vision’s state-of-the-art audio-video and music production studio, including a Steinway concert grand piano.  In addition to helping drive The Crawdaddies toward their first major record deal, Kraig has his own jazz ensemble, writes music, and continues to provide audio engineering services and mastering for a variety of clients.  And he continues to win awards and recognition for his music.