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Brooklyn with an E (8:05)

Taylor Ho Bynum Trio

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Taylor Ho Bynum (cornet, compositions)
Mary Halvorson (electric guitar)
Tomas Fujiwara (drums)

THB TRIO
The Taylor Ho Bynum Trio is a small group committed to the further exploration of the extensions of composition and improvisation pioneered by 20th century masters like Ellington, Ives, the AACM, etc, with a third millennial flavor and a trickster sensibility. Led by cornettist/composer Bynum, the group also features two of New York's most outstanding young musicians, the remarkable guitarist Mary Halvorson and the masterful drummer Tomas Fujiwara. Time Out New York writes, "Cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum has made a name for himself in the bands of maverick leaders such as Cecil Taylor and Anthony Braxton, but lately he’s been turning heads leading his own spry, subtle units...he excels in settings both sophisticated and playful; his triomates - pomo guitar whiz Mary Halvorson and drummer Tomas Fujiwara - summon these moods and many more."

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A veteran of the ensembles of esteemed saxophonist/composer Anthony Braxton, guitarist Mary Halvorson has been active in New York since 2000, following jazz studies at Wesleyan University and the New School. "Dragon's Head", the debut recording of her trio with bassist John Hebert and drummer Ches Smith, has recieved thunderous critical acclaim, with feature articles in The New York Times, The Wire, Downbeat, JazzTimes, NPR, and appearing on over a dozen "best of 2008" lists. In addition to her trio, she co-leads a chamber music duo with violist Jessica Pavone and the avant-rock duo, People, with drummer Kevin Shea. She has also performed in ensembles led by Tim Berne, Taylor Ho Bynum, Trevor Dunn, Curtis Hasselbring, Tony Malaby, Nicole Mitchell, Jason Moran, Matana Roberts, Elliott Sharp, John Tchicai and Matthew Welch among many others. www.maryhalvorson.com

With “a quiet energy that propels” (All About Jazz) and a style that is “both volatile and watchful” (New York Times), Tomas Fujiwara's “alert drumming has propelled some excellent ensembles on the new-music landscape” (New York Times). His current projects as a leader/co-leader include: Tomas Fujiwara & The Hook Up, Taylor Ho Bynum/ Tomas Fujiwara Duo (True Events, 482 Music, 2007) and The Thirteenth Assembly ((un)sentimental, Important Records, 2009). Sideman projects include Taylor Ho Bynum's Trio and Sextet, Matana Roberts' Mississippi Moonchile, Coin Coin, and Quartet, the Steve Lacy tribute band Ideal Bread, the ensembles Burnt Sugar, Exegesis, and Aji No Moto, and the off-Broadway hit STOMP. He has performed at venues across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and has appeared on over a dozen recordings to date. www.tomasfujiwara.com