Mary Halvorson

Mary Halvorson ( b. 1980 in Boston ) is an American guitarist and composer of the Creative jazz and new music improvisation.

Life and work

Halvorson attended Wesleyan University and then to 2002 at the New School. In New York City, she founded her own trio and quintet. In addition, she leads a chamber music duo with violinist Jessica Pavone and drummer Kevin Shea with the avant - rock band People. She is a longtime member of the formations of Anthony Braxton and with Tim Berne, Stephan Crump, Trevor Dunn, Tony Malaby, Myra Melford, Nicole Mitchell, Jason Moran, Marc Ribot, Matana Roberts, Elliott Sharp, John Tchicai, Ingrid Laubrock and Tom Rainey occurred. With Braxton Taylor Ho Bynum and she has performed as well as with his own combo in Europe.

Since the release of Dragon 's Head ( 2008), she is considered the "probable original Jazzgitarristin " that began her career in the last decade ( Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader) and " is currently the freshest, busiest, most acclaimed by the critics guitarist " the downtown scene ( Howard Mandel, Jazz Beyond Jazz ). " The stylistic randomness escapes the guitarist primarily with their very unique sound aesthetic that is harsh, powerful and complex. " (Julia Neupert, SWR 2)

Disco Graphical Notes

  • Mary Halvorson & Jessica Pavone: Prairies ( Lucky Kitchen, 2005)
  • Mary Halvorson Trio: Dragon 's Head ( with John Hébert, Ches Smith, Firehouse 12, 2008)
  • Mary Halvorson & Jessica Pavone: Thin Air (! Thirsty Ear / Al ve)
  • Saturn Sings ( Firehouse 12, 2009)
  • Mary Halvorson, Reuben Radding, Nate Wooley: Crackleknob ( Hatology, 2009)
  • Mary Halvorson, Jessica Pavone, Devin Hoff, Ches Smith: Calling All Portraits ( skycap Records)
  • Mary Halvorson / Hubert Bergmann: Mixtour ( Mudoks, 2010)
  • Bending Bridges ( Firehouse 12, 2012), with Jonathan Finlayson, Jon Irabagon, John Hébert, Ches Smith
  • Illusionary Sea ( Firehouse 12), Jonathan Finlayson, Jon Irabagon, Ingrid Laubrock, Jacob Garchik, John Hébert, Ches Smith
  • Ingrid Laubrock: Strong Place ( Intakt Records, 2013)
  • Stephan Crump / Mary Halvorson: Super Eight ( Intakt, 2013)
  • Mary Halvorson, Michael Formanek, Tomas Fujiwara: Thumbscrew ( Cuneiform Records, 2014)
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