Mary Halvorson
US avant-garde jazz guitarist
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Summary
Mary Halvorson was born on October 16, 1980[1], in Boston[2]. She has worked as a jazz guitarist[3], recording artist[4], composer[5], improviser[6], and jazz musician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (734 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: guitarist[10]
- Field of work: free jazz[11], avant-garde jazz[12]
- Educated at: Wesleyan University[13]
- Award received: MacArthur Fellows Program[14]
- Member of: Myra Melford’s Fire and Water Quintet[15], Tomas Fujiwara's Triple Double[16], Taylor Ho Bynum 9-tette[17], Mary Halvorson Trio[18], Mary Halvorson Quintet[19], Q139782175[20], Q141645379[21], Q141645471[22], Q141725060[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Record label: Thirsty Ear Recordings[25]
- Discography: Mary Halvorson discography[26]
- Commons category: Mary Halvorson[27]
- Family name: Halvorson[28]
- Given name: Mary[29]
- Official website: https://www.maryhalvorson.com[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Mary Halvorson[31]
- Instrument: guitar[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Mary Halvorson[34]
- Start of work period: 2002[35]
Why It Matters
Mary Halvorson has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Mary Halvorson born?
Mary Halvorson's place of birth was Boston[2].
What did Mary Halvorson do for work?
Mary Halvorson worked as a jazz guitarist[3], recording artist[4], composer[5], improviser[6], and jazz musician[7].
Where did Mary Halvorson go to school?
Mary Halvorson was educated at Wesleyan University[13].
What awards did Mary Halvorson receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[14].