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Mark McKnight: Do or Die
By Track review of "Bewitched"
Kurt Rosenwinkel
guitarb.1970

Nir Felder
guitarThe question of why a 1940's American Songbook classic was chosen remains a mystery, but the more important answer is heard in McKnight and his group's superb handling of the source material. The song's pace and phrasing are left intact, with minimal liberties taken. The mood is still one of romance and wonder, suffused with soft ruminations from organist Ross Stanley, workmanship accents by drummer James Maddren, and gorgeous explorations of the theme by McKnight and saxophonist

Seamus Blake
saxophoneb.1970
This ballad has always been enchanting, but this group adds or takes nothing from it, other than to inject its own identity into a fine interpretation. ">
Track Listing
Do or Die; Pieces; Nightcap; Bewitched (Intro); Bewitched; Tease; Contemplate; (We'll) Just Disappear.
Personnel
Mark McKnight: guitar; Seamus Blake: tenor saxophone; Ross Stanley: organ; James Maddren: drums.
Album information
Title: Do Or Die | Year Released: 2011 | Record Label: Whirlwind Recordings Ltd
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