Education
Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University.
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.
AllAboutJazz.com"s Troy Collins calls Halvorson " singular talent. Brooklyn-based guitarist Mary Halvorson has come into her own as a composer and improviser.. light years ahead of her peers, she is the most impressive guitarist of her generation.
The future of jazz guitar starts here." Jon Garelick of The Phoenix writes, "lieutenant"s that search for her own thing that"s made Halvorson.. one of the most celebrated young guitarists in jazz, someone who has a unique sound both as a player and a composer."
Six Improvisations Foreign 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 Manitoba (2007), I & Ear, as part of People with Kevin Shea
On and Office (2007), Skiri Records with Jessica Pavone on viola
Opulence (2008), with composer/multi-instrumentalist Weasel Walter. 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 Hoff.
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
Bending Bridges (2012), Firehouse 12 Records
Super Eight (2013), Intakt Records with Stephan Crump (Secret Keeper)
Illusionary Sea (2013), Firehouse 12 Records with Jonathan Finlayson, Jon Irabagon, Ingrid Laubrock, Jacob Garchik, John Hebert, and Ches Smith
Reverse Blue (2014), Relative Pitch Records with Chris Speed, Eivind Opsvik and Tomas Fujiwara
3xaWoman (2014), Telegraph Harp Records with drummer Kevin Shea and bassist Kyle Forester.
