Acclaimed guitarist and composer Mary Halvorson brings her groundbreaking Amaryllis project to De la Luz Soundstage for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of avant-garde jazz and chamber music fusion. Halvorson’s exceptional sextet features an all-star lineup of Adam O’Farrill on trumpet, Jacob Garchik on trombone, Patricia Brennan on vibraphone, Nick Dunston on bass, and Tomas Fujiwara on drums. Together, they’ll perform compositions from her newly released album, showcasing Halvorson’s unique approach to composition that seamlessly blends structured arrangements with moments of thrilling improvisation.
The guitarist and composer has been described as “a singular talent” (Lloyd Sachs, JazzTimes), ”NYC’s least-predictable improviser” (Howard Mandel, City Arts), “one of the most original jazz guitarists of our time” (Peter Margasak, Bandcamp Daily), and “one of today’s most formidable bandleaders” (Francis Davis, Village Voice). In recent Downbeat Critics Polls Halvorson has been celebrated as guitarist, rising star jazz artist, and rising star composer of the year, and in 2019 she was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship.
The De la Luz Soundstage, with its intimate atmosphere and exceptional acoustics, provides the perfect setting for audiences to experience Halvorson’s intricate musical tapestries up close. Listeners can expect to be transported through a range of sonic landscapes—from delicate, lyrical passages reminiscent of contemporary classical music to explosive, free-form explorations that highlight the ensemble’s remarkable chemistry and technical prowess. This rare performance represents an opportunity to witness one of today’s most original musical voices and her exceptional band at the height of their creative powers.
