Experience the electrifying fusion of jazz innovation and elemental inspiration as saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Stephen Philip Harvey takes the stage with his acclaimed ensemble, the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet (SPH8). Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, as we celebrate the release of their latest albums, Elemental (Live) and Live at Radio Artifact.
Recorded amidst the vibrant energy of a live performance at Radio Artifact in Cincinnati, the SPH8 delivers a transcendent musical journey inspired by the elements of water, air, earth, and fire. With dynamic arrangements of tunes by jazz legends Wayne Shorter and Tim Green, alongside Harvey's own original compositions, this concert promises to be an immersive experience like no other....
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Experience the electrifying fusion of jazz innovation and elemental inspiration as saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Stephen Philip Harvey takes the stage with his acclaimed ensemble, the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet (SPH8). Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, as we celebrate the release of their latest albums, Elemental (Live) and Live at Radio Artifact.
Recorded amidst the vibrant energy of a live performance at Radio Artifact in Cincinnati, the SPH8 delivers a transcendent musical journey inspired by the elements of water, air, earth, and fire. With dynamic arrangements of tunes by jazz legends Wayne Shorter and Tim Green, alongside Harvey's own original compositions, this concert promises to be an immersive experience like no other.
From the driving vamps to the modern harmonies and myriad textures, Harvey and his ensemble weave together a rich tapestry of sound that transcends genres, seamlessly blending jazz with elements of classical, pop, funk, hip-hop, rock, and Gospel. It's a sonic exploration that reflects Harvey's diverse musical influences and his boundless creative spirit.
Join us as we delve into the boundless realms of musical expression with the SPH8, a collective of eight exceptionally talented musicians from the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States. With their unmatched virtuosity and passion for pushing the boundaries of jazz, SPH8 promises to deliver an evening of music that will leave you spellbound.
Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet live in concert, as they bring the exhilarating sounds of Elemental (Live) and Live at Radio Artifact to life on stage. Mark your calendars for a night of unforgettable music and get ready to be transported on a musical journey unlike any other.
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The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet(SPH8) is a collective of eight musicians from the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest of the United States, playing the original compositions and arrangements of Stephen Philip Harvey.The ensemble was revived post-pandemic with new compositionsand this new line-up ofmusicians. Boasting their own individual touring histories, the ensemble assembles their combined musical talents to bring aboldvoice to Harvey’s writing.
With a rotating roster of dynamic musicians, SPH8 showcases the immense musicianship located throughout these regions. In 2023,the octet released their debut album, Elemental, a collection of original musicinspired by the classic elements of water, air, earth, and fire. Fusing modern harmonies,driving vamps, and a myriad oftextures, Harvey brings these forces of nature to aural landscape.
To culminate its release tour, the octetrecorded their live performance at Radio Artifact in Cincinnati, OH. This exciting evening generated twoseparate recordings that are slated for release in 2024 with Hidden Cinema Records.Elemental (Live) will release May3, 2024, containing live versions of thecompositions from their debut album.Live at Radio Artifact releases August 23, 2024,with dynamic arrangements of tunes by Wayne Shorter and TimGreen, and more original tunes from Harvey’s pen.More about Harvey:Stephen Philip Harvey (1992) is an African American saxophonist, composer, arranger, andeducator.
As a musician and bandleader, Stephen has toured throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions ofthe United States. He leads his ensembles with a drive to explore a vast array of avenues in improvisation and composition.These ensembles include his chordless trio SPH+2, his electric quintet, Sphinx, his mid-sized jazz combo, the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet (SPH8), and his large ensemble the Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra (SPHJO).
As a composer and arranger, Stephen has worked with a diverse array of musicians and instrumentations; composing for solo instrument to wind ensemble, jazz combo to large ensembles.It is his practice to funnel his eclectic musical background into his compositions, fusing Jazz and Classical with Popular, Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Gospel. His compositions have been performed by ensembles at universities throughout the USA.
As an educator, Stephen has held instructional positions at all levels of education in diverse areas of music education. He currently holds instruction positions at Wicomico High School, Salisbury University, and Youngstown State University. Stephen is an alumnus of Youngstown State University ('16, MM–Jazz Studies) and Seton Hill University ('14, BM–Music Education).
www.stephenpharvey.com
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