MARY HALVORSON
Genres: Avant-Garde Jazz, 21st Century Modern, Eclectic Fusion, Third Stream, Post-Fusion Contemporary, Jazz Related Improv, Composition • United States

For Halvorson - Formanek - Fujiwara trio Thumbscrew search under "Thumbscrew". Mary Halvorson is a guitarist, ensemble leader, and composer who continually pushes against established musical categories with a signature instrumental sound and an aesthetic that evolves with each album and musical configuration. She melds deep jazz roots with experimental rock, folk, and other musical traditions, reflecting a wide range of stylistic influences. Halvorson began her recording career as a member of jazz-rock quartet Friendly Bears in 2002. Two years later, as a member of Anthony Braxton's group, she appeared on Quintet (London) 2004, and she established herself as a leader in duo with violinist Jessica Pavone on 2005's Prairies; they have continued working together. In 2008, after playing on projects by other bandleaders, she issued her debut trio offering, Dragon's Head, on Firehouse 12. Halvorson debuted her quintet on 2010's Saturn Sings, and followed it in 2012 with Bending Bridges. read more...