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Henry Kaiser on Yo Miles! Recordings

Cover of "Yo Miles!"
Cover of Yo Miles!

 

From GuitarPlayer:

 

Henry Kaiser (featured in the February 2014 issue of GP) recorded three studio albums with trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith under the moniker Yo Miles!: Yo Miles! (Shanachie, 1998), Sky Garden (Cuneiform, 2004), and Upriver (Cuneiform, 2005). Featuring shifting lineups that at times included guitarists Chris Muir, Mike Keneally, Nels Cline, Steve Kimock, Dave Creamer, and Elliott Sharp in addition to Kaiser, and grounded by Michael Manring‘s deep bass grooves, the various groups respectfully explored the music from Miles Davis‘ “electric period” both on record and in concert (Yo Miles! Live at the Fillmore, March 4, 2000, remains unreleased.) Here, Kaiser talks about that experience.

 

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