Away With You

by Mary Halvorson Octet

Away With You cover art

On 'Away With You', guitarist Mary Halvorson expands her septet to an octet, creating harmonically complex and emotionally compelling compositions. The album's defining feature is the integration of Susan Alcorn's pedal steel guitar, which interacts with Halvorson's own idiosyncratic, note-bending style to create a unique tonal palette against the rich horn arrangements. These intricate, tightly arranged pieces balance meticulously crafted passages and shifting cadences with opportunities for spirited improvisation, resulting in a sound that is both intellectually engaging and unpredictable.

Genres

  • Avant-Garde Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Spirit Splitter (no.54)
  2. Away With You (no. 55)
  3. The Absolute Almost (no. 52)
  4. Sword Barrel (no. 58)
  5. Old King Misfit (no. 57)
  6. Fog Bank (no. 56)
  7. Safety Orange (no. 59)
  8. Inky Ribbons (no. 53)