Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith (born December 18, 1941)[1] is an American trumpeter and composer, working primarily in the field of creative music.

In addition to trumpet and flugelhorn, Smith plays several world music instruments, including the koto, kalimba, and atenteben (Ghanaian bamboo flute).

[2] On this album, Smith, Kaiser and a large cast of musicians recorded cover versions and original compositions inspired by Miles's electric music.

Smith's Golden Quartet (with which he has released several albums) originally featured Jack DeJohnette on drums, Anthony Davis on keyboards, and Malachi Favors on bass.

[4] With Muhal Richard Abrams With Marion Brown With Anthony Braxton With Creative Construction Company With Andrew Cyrille With Leroy Jenkins With Henry Kaiser With Bill Laswell With Frank Lowe With Maurice McIntyre With Roscoe Mitchell With Matthew Shipp With Spring Heel Jack With John Zorn