Miracle Mile (Wayne Horvitz album)

Miracle Mile is an album by American keyboardist and composer Wayne Horvitz's band The President recorded in 1992 and released on the Elektra/Nonesuch label.

Reception
The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars, noting that Miracle Mile featured virtually none of the aggression or fast tempos Horvitz displayed as a member of John Zorn's band Naked City in this era. In contrast, Miracle Mile emphasized subtle compositions that represented a "cross-pollination of jazz, ambient, groove, and modern chamber music".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Wayne Horvitz


 * 1) "The Front" - 5:18
 * 2) "Variations on a Theme by W.C. Handy" - 6:32
 * 3) "I'm Downstairs" - 5:21
 * 4) "Shuffle" - 5:59
 * 5) "And Sing This Song" - 4:14
 * 6) "Yuba City" - 7:36
 * 7) "An Open Letter to George Bush" - 6:52
 * 8) "Miracle Mile" - 5:53


 * Note: "Variations on a Theme by W.C. Handy" is based on "St. Louis Blues".


 * Recorded and mixed at Ironwood Studios in Seattle in 1992, with additional recording at Baby Monster Studios and RPM Studios, New York City

Personnel

 * The President


 * Wayne Horvitz - keyboards, amplified piano, harmonica
 * Stew Cutler- guitar
 * J. A. Deane - trombone, electronics
 * Kermit Driscoll - electric bass
 * Bobby Previte - drums
 * Doug Wieselman - tenor saxophone, clarinet
 * with guests


 * Bill Frisell, Elliott Sharp - guitar
 * Denny Goodhew - saxophones
 * Ben Steele - guitar controlled sampler