PROTO-KAW, self described as "Progressive jazz psychedelia", is a 2004 project of ex-KANSAS personnel Lynn Meredith on vocals, Brad Schulz on drums, John Bolston on Saxaphone, KERRY LIVGREN on guitar, and Dan Wright on keyboards. The line up comprised original second incarnation of the band minus late pianist Don Montre, formed in 1971 and disbanded in 1973.

A second PROTO-KAW album 'The Wait Of Glory' emerged in January 2006. European touring that same month saw support from veteran Scottish Prog-Rock outfit PALLAS.