Mary Halvorson
Playing 1 festival in 2026 · headlining 1
avant-garde jazz
experimental jazz
free jazz
jazz
About Mary Halvorson
Mary Halvorson is an American jazz guitarist and composer known for her highly distinctive, avant-garde approach that blends jazz with elements of rock, noise, and experimental music. She frequently employs a pitch-bending pedal to create her signature unorthodox sound. Halvorson leads several ensembles and has collaborated widely with improvisers such as Anthony Braxton and Wadada Leo Smith.
