Mary Halvorson -Amaryllis & Belladonna -NONESUCH LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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Disc 01
01. "Night shift"
02. "Anesthesia"
03. "Amaryllis"
04. "Side effect"
05. "Hoodwink"
06. "892 teeth"

Disc 02
01. "Nodding yellow"
02. "Moonburn"
03. "Flying song"
04. "Haunted head"
05. "Belladonna"

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Amaryllis & Belladonna by Mary Halvorson, released 13 May 2022, includes the following tracks: "Amaryllis", "Hoodwink" and more. This version of Amaryllis & Belladonna comes as a 1xLP. The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -

Double vinyl LP pressing. This set compiles her two new releases Belladonna and Amaryllis. The two suites, which Halvorson describes as "modular and interlocking," were performed at Brooklyn's Roulette last fall and were produced and mixed by John Dieterich (Deerhoof). Amaryllis is a six-song suite performed by a newly formed sextet of master improvisers, including Halvorson, Patricia Brennan (vibraphone), Nick Dunston (bass), Tomas Fujiwara (drums), Jacob Garchik (trombone), and Adam O'Farrill (trumpet). The Mivos string quartet joins for three of the songs, making this the largest ensemble for which Halvorson has written to date. The suite showcases Halvorson's many musical influences from jazz, experimental, new music, and beyond. Belladonnais a set of five compositions written for Halvorson on guitar plus The Mivos Quartet: Olivia de Prato (violin), Maya Bennardo (violin), Victor Lowrie Tafoya (viola), and Tyler J. Borden (cello). It is Halvorson's first time writing for a string quartet. Mivos' parts are through-composed and augmented by Halvorson's guitar improvisations.

This double lp release contains Amaryllis and Belladonna released individually on compact disc. Recorded September 11, 12 & 13, 2021 at Sear Sound, New York

"Amaryllis & Belladonna" is a double LP by acclaimed guitarist and composer Mary Halvorson, released under the renowned Nonesuch label. This ambitious project showcases Halvorson's innovative approach to jazz and contemporary music, blending intricate guitar work with lush arrangements for both sextet (Amaryllis) and string quartet (Belladonna). The album highlights her ability to seamlessly merge improvisation with composed structures, resulting in a sound that is both adventurous and accessible. Mary Halvorson has been widely recognized as one of the most distinctive voices in modern jazz, earning accolades such as a MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant") and multiple DownBeat Critics Poll wins. Her previous collaborations include work with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, and her own critically lauded ensembles. Nonesuch Records stands out as an influential label known for its commitment to artistic excellence across genres including classical, jazz, world music, and alternative rock. Since its founding in 1964, Nonesuch has built a reputation for supporting groundbreaking artists like Kronos Quartet, Brad Mehldau, Laurie Anderson?and now Mary Halvorson?making it synonymous with quality releases that push musical boundaries.

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7559791270

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