The music of Boston-based composer and trumpet player Stephen Ryan Jackson (b. 1992) examines and recreates seemingly indescribable sensations. His music often draws inspiration from careful observation of everyday phenomena; stretching, distorting, and reexamining them in order to create works that avoid the concept of narrative and allow audiences to reevaluate and find beauty in aspects of daily life that they might overlook.

Jackson composes in a variety of mediums including works for orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber, and vocal music, often interweaving electronic elements with acoustic instruments. In addition to his composing endeavors, Jackson is an accomplished trumpet player specializing in new works for solo trumpet and chamber music.