Her music has been characterized as “avant-improv.”[3] Around 2001, Pavone started performing with avant-jazz guitarist (and Anthony Braxton student) Mary Halvorson.
The New York Times described her duo work with Halvorson as “intricate song forms met with startling jolts of insight that felt as rooted in experimental rock, folk and chamber music as in any subspecies of jazz.”[4] She also performs as Dark Tips with Raquel Bell.
Pavone has been part of ensembles led by Anthony Braxton, Henry Threadgill, and Matthew Welch.
Pavone has earned grants and commissions from the Aaron Copland Recording Fund, the American Music Center, The Kitchen, MATA, The Jerome Foundation.
Her music has been released by Tzadik, Thirsty Ear, Relative Pitch Records, and other labels.