Mary Halvorson‘s sound is a hyena, sharp and active. Historically, the classic jazz guitar tone and reputation is closer to a basset hound. 9 out of 10 dentists prefer the one who’s out for blood.

Poised on jazz’s experimental edge, Mary Halvorson is a guitarist, composer and improviser who has created an expansive and utterly unpredictable body of music. Equally at home in settings exploring ...