by Michael G. Nastos & John Bush He leads the band, and doesnt really play, but Kip Hanrahan is an incredible organizer of all-star progressive bands and a forward thinker. The founder of the American Clave label, Hanrahan has released Tenderness, Exotica, Darn It!, Anthology, All Roads Are Made of the Flesh and Desire Develops an Edge. His style is a blend of Latin rhythms and avant-garde. His band has included Jack Bruce, Don Pullen, Leo Nocentelli, Robbie Ameen and Alfredo Triff.