Miracle Mile (Wayne Horvitz album)

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 emphasizied 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