The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet (SPH8) is a collective of eight musicians from several Mid-Atlantic jazz scenes coming together to play the original compositions and arrangements of Stephen Philip Harvey. This performance is part of SPH8’s 2022 Spring Tour where they’ll be premiering new music from Harvey’s pen.

The new music featured will be from Harvey’s newest octet suite, Elemental. The compositions from this suite are inspired by the classic elements: Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water. In addition, the set will showcase reductions of some of his big band music, expansions of some of his small group music to fit this eight-member group.

About Stephen Philip Harvey

Stephen P. Harvey (1992), is a American saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator.

As a musician and bandleader, Stephen has performed extensively in Western Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Several projects under his belt include his jazz duo/trio Harvey Allen, his mid-sized jazz combo SPH8, and his large ensemble the Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra. He’s also performed professionally with the First Class Big Band, The Akron Symphony Big Band, The Ohio Players, The Youngstown Jazz Collective, The Big Nasty, The Black Wolf and the Thief, The Vindy’s, The House of Leaves Band, and other musical projects. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 door. Available here.