Mary Halvorson - Meltframe (2015, Firehouse 12) Apr 2026

The album kicks off with a fuzzed-out, "nasty" take on Oliver Nelson's "Cascades" .

The album was produced by longtime collaborator and recorded over two days at Firehouse 12 in New Haven, CT, without any overdubs. Original Composer Cascades Oliver Nelson Blood Annette Peacock Cheshire Hotel Noël Akchoté Sadness Ornette Coleman Solitude Duke Ellington Ida Lupino Carla Bley Aisha McCoy Tyner Platform Chris Lightcap When Tomas Fujiwara Leola Roscoe Mitchell Source: Discogs , AllMusic Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Halvorson Mary : Meltframe Mary Halvorson - Meltframe (2015, Firehouse 12)

Released on September 4, 2015, via Firehouse 12 Records, is the first solo guitar album from avant-garde jazz luminary Mary Halvorson . Known for her work in various ensembles, this project captures a rare, solitary look at her singular voice through ten interpretations of modern jazz and contemporary compositions. The Vision Behind the Album The album kicks off with a fuzzed-out, "nasty"

A pivotal moment in the album's development was Halvorson's experience opening for (King Buzzo) of the Melvins. The intensity of those performances inspired her to dive deeper into the possibilities of solo guitar. Signature Sound & Performance Halvorson Mary : Meltframe Released on September 4,

Originally intended to focus on jazz standards, the album evolved into a "personal statement" that traces Halvorson's musical path through pieces she deeply admires. The tracklist ranges from jazz giants like and Ornette Coleman to her own contemporaries.

Her interpretation of Chris Lightcap’s "Platform" features grunge-soaked power chords, while Carla Bley’s "Ida Lupino" is transformed into an indie-rock ballad.

Halvorson uses her trademark and pitch-shifting effects to warp melodies into what some critics describe as "Dalí’s clocks". The album is noted for its range of textures, from "hard-rock riff-fests" to "desolate pools of melancholy".