Mary Halvorson – Amaryllis CD

Mary Halvorson – Amaryllis

Amaryllis is the latest project by Brooklyn-based guitarist, composer and MacArthur fellow Mary Halvorson, to be released on her debut collaboration with Nonesuch Records. The multi-dimensional sextet filters Halvorson’s compositional explorations of melody, harmony and counterpoint through the lens of six master improvisers, arranged in a way that allows for the music to unfold differently every time.

The band features Adam O’Farrill, Jacob Garchik, Patricia Brennan, Mary Halvorson, Nick Dunston and Tomas Fujiwara. On the recording, The Mivos Quartet joins for half of the music, forming a unique Tentet and making this Halvorson’s largest project to date. The music bridges many musical influences and genres from jazz, experimental, new music and beyond.

PERSONNEL:
Mary Halvorson - (guitar)
Adam O’Farrill - (trumpet)
Jacob Garchik - (trombone)
Patricia Brennan - (vibraphone)
Nick Dunston - (upright bass)
Tomas Fujiwara - (drums)

THE MIVOS QUARTET
Olivia del Prato - (violin)
Maya Bennardo - (violin)
Victor Lowrie Tafoya - (viola)
Tyler J. Borden - (cello)

Tracklist:
1. Night Shift
2. Anesthesia
3. Amaryllis
4. Side Effect
5. Hoodwink
6. 892 Teeth

Label: Nonesuch  
Released: 2022