The Quietus Hails Mary Halvorson’s “Singular Artistic Vision”

On new LP About Ghosts, writes The Quietus, Mary Halvorson “beefs up her ensemble for a stunning suite of modern jazz instrumentals… The album is a masterclass in orchestration and pacing. Halvorson perfectly balances the all-out ensemble passages with quieter more stripped back moments.”

“About Ghosts is a storming addition to Halvorson’s catalogue,” the site contends. “Compositionally, it builds on her past work, expanding her oeuvre and balancing beauty with imagination and experimentation. The addition of two world-class saxophonists bolsters the range, depth and impact of the compositions on offer. Ultimately, she succeeds in perfectly balancing beauty and melodic implication with her restless experimentation. The result is deeply compelling and will have listeners coming back time and again to uncover more in these thrilling pieces.” Read more about the release, at radio now via Nonesuch, here.