Mary Halvorson: “Polyhedral”

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Written By Michael Gutierrez

An effervescent jazz driver. Mary Halvorson does her thing on guitar against an uptempo rhythm full of mystery and grace. The vibraphone by Patricia Brennan adds real atmosphere, especially when it gets into a conversation with the horn section. Don’t turn away, you might miss something because this 2:14 track just whizzes by. Off About Ghosts. Via Nonesuch Records.

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