Steph Chou
Biography
(updated January 2014)
Stephanie Chou's compositions combine classical and Chinese music with jazz harmonies, and feature her earthy voice and warm alto saxophone sound. Growing up in Irvington, New York, Chou studied mathematics at Columbia University. In 2011, she released her first album, Prime Knot, which features Marcus Printup (Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) on trumpet. In 2012, she premiered her first commission for ballet, entitled "C for G", at Goucher College, Maryland. The piece was choreographed by American Ballet Theater principle ballerina Susan Jaffe, and features Kenny Wollesen on percussion and vibraphone. She is currently working on a second album of original music, which features Kenny Wollesen, John Escreet, Andy Lin, Zack Lober, and David Binney.
In 2011 and 2012, Chou led a band in performances of her music in Taipei, Taiwan and Beijing, China. She has performed throughout New York City at venues including Carnegie Hall, B.B. King's, Miller Theater, Shea Stadium, Drom, The Knitting Factory, and Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as in music festivals in Italy, New Orleans, and Chicago. During 2007, Chou extensively explored the Beijing music scene.
Steph continues to live and perform around New York City. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in composition from the City College of New York, and frequently performs as a guest artist for leadership/jazz workshops at the Columbia University Business School. She is also a copyist for composer Patrick Zimmerli, and has worked at ArtistShare, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Second Floor Music, and Bob Dylan Music Management in the past.
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Hello! Please email stephchoumusic@gmail.com for booking and all other inquiries. I hope you enjoy my music and would love to hear from you!
Tel: 914-282-1044