Mary Halvorson

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.

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