- Born
- 16 October 1980
Boston - Country
- United States
- Active
- 2002–
- Record labels
- Thirsty Ear Recordings
- Discography
- 22 albums
Biography
Mary Halvorson is a jazz musician who plays guitar. Mary Halvorson was born on 16 October 1980 in Boston. Record labels: Thirsty Ear Recordings. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Prairies” (2005) to “Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings” (2026). Honours include MacArthur Fellows Program (2019).
Mary Halvorson (born October 16, 1980) is an American avant-garde jazz composer and guitarist from Brookline, Massachusetts. Among her many collaborations, she has: led a trio with John Hébert and Ches Smith, and a quintet with the addition of Jon Irabagon and Jonathan Finlayson; recorded duo albums with violist Jessica Pavone; and recorded several albums with bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara under the band name Thumbscrew. In 2017, 2018 and 2019 Halvorson won Best Guitar in DownBeat's International Critics Poll. In 2019, she was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship. Halvorson is on faculty at the School of Jazz (The New School).
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Mary Halvorson is credited as a sideman
| 2005 | Quintet (London) 2004: Live at the Royal Festival Hall — Anthony Braxton |
| 2007 | 12+1tet (Victoriaville) 2007 — Anthony Braxton |
| 2008 | Quartet (Moscow) 2008 — Anthony Braxton |
| 2011 | Septet (Pittsburgh) 2008 — Anthony Braxton |
| 2013 | Echo Echo Mirror House — Anthony Braxton |
| 2013 | Creative Music Orchestra (NYC) 2011 — Anthony Braxton |
| 2018 | Uplift — Dave Douglas |
| 2021 | John Zorn’s Bagatelles, Vol. 5–8 — John Zorn |
| 2025 | The Bagatelles, Vol. 1 — John Zorn feat. Mary Halvorson Quartet |
| 2026 | The Bagatelles Vol. 5 — John Zorn feat. Kris Davis Quartet |
Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Mary Halvorson play?
Mary Halvorson is known for playing guitar.
When and where was Mary Halvorson born?
Mary Halvorson was born 16 October 1980 in Boston.
What are Mary Halvorson's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings (2026), Prairies (2005), On and Off (2007), Calling All Portraits (2008) and Crackleknob (2009).
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