Mary Halvorson
Gigs by superb bands led by Mary Halvorson and Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol at the Regattabar.
So what am I saying? That the system is imperfect, corrupted by bad voters like me (there must be a few others who didn’t listen to even close to everything on this list — show of hands?)
It was all intense, bracing, and urgent jazz in Austin last week. I don’t know how all y’all spoiled New Yorkers keep your heads from exploding.
Despite several great sets including Jason Isbell and Iris DeMent, Wilco stole its own show at Solid Sound with conceptual aplomb.
Four recent releases illustrate what can happen when the only limits are the imagination of the composer and the passion of the performers.
This most recent poll also proves the worth of the poll itself — that it doesn’t so much confirm consensus as create it.
Guitarist Mary Halvorson and pianist Sylvie Courvoisier share a remarkable rapport on this duet album.
New albums from Mary Halvorson and Rich Halley march into fresh realms of freedom.
Every guitarist should listen carefully to this album. And then maybe some Johnny Smith.
The 20th Annual Francis Davis Jazz Poll: New Jazz Albums
This was one of the closest New Jazz Albums contests ever.
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