Stephen Philip Harvey – Tenor Saxophone/Compositions
M. Alex Ramirez – Alto Saxophone
Rachel Therrien – Trumpet
Nick Grinder – Trombone
Connor Evans – Guitar
Martha Kato – Piano
Tony DePaolis – Bass
Dan Pugach – Drums
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. In 2023, the octet released their debut album, Elemental, a collection of original music inspired by the classic elements of water, air, earth, and fire. Fusing modern harmonies, driving vamps, and a myriad of textures, Harvey brings these forces of nature to aural landscape. To culminate its release tour, the octet recorded their live performance at Radio Artifact in Cincinnati, OH. This exciting evening generated two separate recordings that are slated for release in 2024 with Hidden Cinema Records. Elemental (Live) will release May 3, 2024, containing live versions of the compositions from their debut album. Live at Radio Artifact releases August 23, 2024, with dynamic arrangements of tunes by Wayne Shorter and Tim Green, and more original tunes from Harvey’s pen.
