press quotes

“Superbly played, unexpectedly original.”

John Fordham, The Guardian

“A growing presence on the international jazz scene…a band that takes the classic hammond quartet into its own zone.”

The Herald

“McKnight’s crisp, inventive guitar work assiduously avoiding cliches.”

The Scotsman

“…gorgeous explorations of the theme by McKnight and saxophonist Seamus Blake, who trade with fluidness, intensity and feeling. Both soloists’ voices are richly drawn: McKnight, in particular, creating a canopy of thought-provoking and emotive mood.”

Mark F. Turner, All About Jazz (USA)

“A class act.”

Jazzwise (UK)

“What appeals, quite apart from the high level of musicianship, are the clarity, hunger and sense enquiry in McKnight’s, and indeed the whole group’s playing…a fresh and invigorating approach to the format.”

JazzUK

“Unfazed, play anything perfection…formidable technique,  a fluent flow of ideas and an instinctive appreciation of contrast.”

Irish Times

“Phenomenal.”

Irish News

“‘Do or Die’ is an album that confirms McKnight’s status as a rising star with its blend of intriguing compositions and top quality playing all round.”

The JazzMann

“A supremely gifted guitarist…quite exceptional…a contender for gig of the year.”

Bebop Spoken Here

“[McKnight's] solos were marvellously constructed and characteristically rather elegant combined with an emotional intensity, a soulfulness”

Jazzwise (UK)

“(McKnight’s) style is contemporary, and mixes boppish phrasing with thoughtful note selection … for listeners who are looking for a new voice to add to their library of quality guitarists.”

Just Jazz Guitar (USA)

“An exceptional talent.”

Irish Times

“Effortless mastery of his instrument, a lyrical approach and a singing tone.”

Irish Independent

“McKnight himself is an exhilarating talent…the instrumentation has been familiar for decades – guitar, Hammond organ, alto saxophone and drums – but the sound here is individual.”

The Herald