Witch Hunt (song)

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"Witch Hunt" is a jazz composition by Wayne Shorter, first appearing on his 1965 album Speak No Evil.

Its most notable feature is a melody consisting mostly of perfect fourths, which outline quartal chords. At the time of the song's composition (and first recording, with Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and Herbie Hancock on piano, as well as Shorter), quartal harmony was beginning to gain popularity in "post-bop" jazz circles, under the particular influence of pianist McCoy Tyner.