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Mary Halvorson's 'About Ghosts' captures the defining trends of jazz in the 2020s

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By Martin Johnson

Published June 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM EDT

Guitarist and composer Halvorson arrived on the jazz scene in the mid 2000s with a virtuosity that commanded attention. Her current sextet, called Amaryllis, features a stellar cast of musicians.

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