Jessica Pavone

Jessica Pavone is an American violist, violinist and composer based in New York. A graduate of the Hartt School, she works across improvised music, avant-garde jazz and contemporary composition, writing for her own string groups as well as performing in other people's ensembles. She is known for her long duo partnership with guitarist Mary Halvorson and for her years in Anthony Braxton's groups. Pavone toured with Anthony Braxton's Sextet and 12+1tet from 2005 to 2012 and also played in ensembles led by Henry Threadgill.