Mary Halvorson

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Cloudward is the new release by Brooklyn-based guitarist, composer, and MacArthur fellow Mary Halvorson. The album features eight new compositions by Halvorson, performed with her sextet Amaryllis; the improvisatory band that performed on her critically praised 2022 albums Amaryllis and Belladonna comprises Halvorson, Patricia Brennan, Nick Dunston, Tomas Fujiwara, Jacob Garchik, and Adam O’Farrill.

Labelmate Laurie Anderson also is featured on the album track “Incarnadine.” The dual 2022 releases’ acclaim included being named Jazz Album of the Year in DownBeat’s annual Critics Poll. 

PERSONNEL:

• Mary Halvorson - (guitar)

• With:
• Patricia Brennan - (vibraphone)
• Nick Dunston - (bass)
• Tomas Fujiwara - (drums)
• Jacob Garchik - (trombone)
• Adam O'Farrill - (trumpet)
• Laurie Anderson - (violin)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. The Gate
• A2. The Tower
• A3. Collapsing Mouth
• A4. Unscrolling

• SIDE B
• B1. Desiderata
• B2. Incarnadine
• B3. Tailhead
• B4. Ultramarine