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Stephanie Richards is a dynamic improvisor known for her innovative approach to trumpet and interdisciplinary expression as a composer. Described as an 'innately adventurous trumpeter' by Downbeat, she has collaborated with visionaries such as Henry Threadgill, Anthony Braxton, Muhal Richard Abrams, and John Zorn, as well as art-pop luminaries like Yoko Ono, St. Vincent, David Byrne, and Laurie Anderson. Based in New York, she is noted for her bold and inventive compositions that document musical works through standard notation. Her works incorporate elements from film, poetry, electronics, and choreography, earning critical acclaim including her record 'Supersense' (2019), which features all-star improvisers. Richards has worked with progressive voices in jazz and experimental music, pushing boundaries in musical expression. She is a founding member of Bang on a Can's Asphalt Orchestra and collaborates with ensembles such as the International Contemporary Ensemble and Kronos Quartet. Prior to joining the University of Washington in Fall 2024, she was a longtime faculty member at the University of San Diego in California and is a Yamaha artist.
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