Mary Halvorson
Encyclopedia
Mary Halvorson is a guitarist
from Boston
, Massachusetts
, currently living in Brooklyn, NY. She is a 2002 graduate of Wesleyan University
. She has performed with many artists, including Anthony Braxton
, Jessica Pavone, Taylor Ho Bynum and Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant
. As of 2008, she leads a trio including John Hebert and Ches Smith
. She is also associated with violist Jessica Pavone with whom she has recorded as a duo. Halvorson is a member of Sun Ship led by guitarist Marc Ribot
.
"According to the biography on her website, "In 2008, the success of her trio's debut, Dragon's Head (Firehouse 12 Records), led critics to call Ms. Halvorson 'probably the most original jazz guitarist to emerge this decade' (Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader) and 'the freshest, busiest, most critically acclaimed guitar- slinger out of downtown Manhattan/Brooklyn right now' (Howard Mandel, Jazz Beyond Jazz)."
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
from Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, currently living in Brooklyn, NY. She is a 2002 graduate of Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and...
. She has performed with many artists, including Anthony Braxton
Anthony Braxton
Anthony Braxton is an American composer, saxophonist, clarinettist, flautist, pianist, and philosopher. Braxton has released well over 100 albums since the 1960s...
, Jessica Pavone, Taylor Ho Bynum and Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant
Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant
Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant is an avant-garde jazz trio led by Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn with guitarist Mary Halvorson and drummer Ches Smith.- Discography :* 1998 - Debutantes and Centipedes...
. As of 2008, she leads a trio including John Hebert and Ches Smith
Ches Smith
Ches Smith is an American musician whose primary instruments are drums, percussion, and vibraphone. He writes and performs music in a wide variety of contexts, including solo percussion, experimental rock bands, and small and large jazz ensembles....
. She is also associated with violist Jessica Pavone with whom she has recorded as a duo. Halvorson is a member of Sun Ship led by guitarist Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot born May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer.His own work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notably Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, and composer John Zorn.-Biography:Ribot was...
.
"According to the biography on her website, "In 2008, the success of her trio's debut, Dragon's Head (Firehouse 12 Records), led critics to call Ms. Halvorson 'probably the most original jazz guitarist to emerge this decade' (Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader) and 'the freshest, busiest, most critically acclaimed guitar- slinger out of downtown Manhattan/Brooklyn right now' (Howard Mandel, Jazz Beyond Jazz)."
CD and LP Recordings
- Six Improvisations For Guitar, Bass and Drums (2003), H&H Productions, as part of MAP
- Sister Phantom Owl Fish (2004), Ipecac Recordings, as part of Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant with Ches Smith and Trevor Dunn
- Prairies (2005), Lucky Kitchen with Jessica Pavone
- People (2005), I & Ear, as part of People with drummer Kevin Shea
- Sleeps Cells (2006), Utech, as part of MPTHREE with Mike Pride and Trevor Dunn
- Misbegotten Man (2007), I & Ear, as part of People with Kevin Shea
- On and Off (2007), Skiri Records with Jessica Pavone on viola
- Opulence (2008), with composer/multi-instrumentalist Weasel WalterWeasel WalterWeasel Walter is a composer and instrumentalist who founded the band The Flying Luttenbachers in Chicago in 1991 with late jazz cult figure Hal Russell and is a current member of Cellular Chaos and Behold...The Arctopus...
. - Dragon's Head (2008), Firehouse 12 Records with Ches Smith and John Hebert (Mary Halvorson Trio)
- Calling All Portraits (2008), Phantom Sound & Vision label with drummer Ches Smith, Jessica Pavone & bassist Devin HoffDevin HoffDevin Hoff is a musician and songwriter born in Colorado whose main instruments are double bass and bass guitar. He has worked in many musical contexts and with a wide array of jazz, free jazz, avant-garde rock, and folk musicians, including Nels Cline, Vijay Iyer, Xiu Xiu, Carla Bozulich, Ben...
. - Thin Air (2009), Thirst Ear label with Jessica Pavone.
- (un)sentimental (2009), Important Records, as part of The Thirteenth Assembly with Taylor Ho Bynum, Jessica Pavone and Tomas Fujiwara
- Crackleknob (2009), Hat Hut Records with trumpeter Nate Wooley and bassist Reuben Radding
- Fever Dream (2010), Taiga Records, as part of MAP with Tatsuya Nakatani and Reuben Radding
- Saturn Sings (2010), Firehouse 12 Records with Ches Smith, John Hebert, Jonathan Finlayson, and Jon Irabagon
- "Actionspeak" (2010), 482 Music, as part of Tomas Fujiwara & The Hook Up