We keep going through the 107 local artists that made our latest Best of NYC Emerging Artist Poll, here’s on of the 3 that tied on 102nd position:
Many bands are about being brash, about sending a message with a single power chord – Mary Halvorson and her Trio (and occasionally Quintet) have chosen a much more subtle approach. There are no lyrics, long works and dramatic pauses. There are titles with numbers after them that seem to signify deep thoughts. Halvorson and her team leap across generic definitions, a baroque piece here, more experimental jazz there, and something that sounds like it came from 1930s radio off in the distance. What ties it together is superb control of the instruments and a deep trust in your fellow musician. And it works. – The band will be touring Europe for most of April. – allison levin