Dorchester Center for the Arts welcomes The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet to the George B. Todd Performance Hall for an evening of original jazz music on May 7, 2022. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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. Includes Stephen Philip Harvey on Tenor Sax; Chris Coles, Alto Sax; Tommy Lehman, Trumpet; Sam Blakeslee, Trombone; Dan Bruce, Guitar; Theron Brown, Piano; Tony DePaolis, Bass; and Dustin May, Drums. This performance is part of SPH8’s 2022 Spring Tour where they’ll be premiering music from Harvey’s newest octet suite, Elemental. The compositions from this suite are inspired by the classic elements: Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water.
Stephen Philip Harvey on saxophone, with members of SPH8
Stephen P. Harvey (1992) is an 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. 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 has 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.
On May 6, 2016, he released his debut album as composer and bandleader: Suite Childhood. His follow-up album, Smash!, is due to be released in June of 2022.
Stephen Philip Harvey
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.
Tickets for the concert are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Available now on Eventbrite. For additional program information and/or registration, visit DCA online at www.dorchesterarts.org or stop by 321 High Street in Cambridge. Open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday noon-8:00 p.m. Programs at DCA are supported by the Maryland State Arts Council.
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