Live at Radio Artifact - Album Out Now

Live at Radio Artifact is the seventh album of saxophonist and composer Stephen Philip Harvey (featuring his octet). It was recorded live at Radio Artifact in Cincinnati, OH. It features live recordings of original compositions and arrangements for octet. Available August 23, 2024.

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Single Out Now - Double Live Album Announcement

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The new single, “Fuel the Flame (Live)” is now streaming on all platforms. This release comes ahead of the release of two new live albums by the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet: Elemental (Live) and Live at Radio Artifact. These two releases were recorded live on the same evening in Cincinnati, OH at the end of the octet’s summer tour. To learn more about each release, click below.

Elemental (Live) releases May 3, 2024.

Live at Radio Artifact releases August 23, 2024.

New Single Out | Upcoming Holiday EP

Little Gifts (2023)

Little Gifts is the holiday EP debut of SPH+2, the chordless trio led by Stephen Philip Harvey. Available November 24, 2023 on Hidden Cinema Records.

“Jingle Bells” - New Single Out Now

“Jingle Bells (feat. Jordon Stanley)” is now streaming on all platforms ahead of the EP release

Sphinx - Coming Soon on Hidden Cinema Records

Sphinx - Out September 29, 2023

Sphinx is the self-titled debut of Sphinx, the electronic quintet led by Stephen Philip Harvey. Available September 29, 2023 on Hidden Cinema Records.

Sphinx is the fourth release of emerging saxophonist, composer, and educator Stephen Philip Harvey. This record also serves as the debut eponymous release of Harvey’s electronic quintet, Sphinx. Sphinx (which stands for “the Stephen Philip Harvey Intergenre Experience”) blurs the lines between contemporary improvisatory music; presenting six original compositions by Harvey. It also serves as Hidden Cinema Records’, Harvey’s label, second full release.

While Harvey’s previous releases feature a through line between compositions, Sphinx grooves through it’s track list with the connective tissue of backbeat, electronic edge, and musical levity. This also marks Harvey’s first release without continuous long-form composition; signaling his transition from conductor to soloist as bandleader.

Hidden Cinema Records is a boutique production company that produces jazz/jazz-influenced records and musical projects.

“Jabber/Walk” is the promotional single attached to Sphinx. It will be available August 25, 2023.

Elemental - Album Out Now!

Elemental is the debut album from the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet, on Hidden Cinema Records. This original contemporary jazz suite celebrates the classical elements of water, earth, air, and fire. 🌊⛰️🌪️🔥

From Harvey’s pen and under his leadership, this octet comes together to form a powerhouse group. With moments of driving solos, serene space, and harmonies that range from bright to dense, this album runs the gambit of the vast sonorities for the endless possibilities of the elements.

Elemental - Coming Soon on Hidden Cinema Records

Elemental - Out May 5, 2023

Elemental is is the upcoming debut album of the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet. This collection of pieces is inspired by the elements of Water, Fire, Earth, Air, and the balances that they create. Available on May 5, 2023 on Hidden Cinema Records.

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 octet features Harvey on tenor saxophone, Chris Coles on alto saxophone, Tommy Lehman on trumpet, Reggie Watkins on trombone, Dan Bruce on guitar, Theron Brown on piano, Tony DePaolis on bass, and Dustin May on drums. The ensemble was revived post-pandemic with new compositions and this new line-up of musicians. Boasting their own individual touring histories, the ensemble assembles their combined musical talents to bring a dynamic voice to Harvey’s writing.

Elemental, the octet’s current octet project, is inspired by the classic elements of water, air, earth, and fire. SPH8 performs this suite of six original compositions to bring his original interpretation of these elements and the balance they create. Fusing modern harmonies, driving vamps, and a myriad of textures, Harvey brings these forces of nature to aural landscape. Elemental will be released on May 5, 2023 with Harvey’s label, Hidden Cinema Records.

Hidden Cinema Records is a boutique production company that produces jazz/jazz-influenced records and musical projects.

“Tectonic Shift” is the promotional single attached to Elemental. It will be available April 7, 2023.

The Launch of Hidden Cinema Records

Hidden Cinema Records (HCR) is proud to present itself as the newest boutique record label and production company.

Established in October 2021, HCR is under the creative direction of composer, saxophonist, and producer Stephen Philip Harvey. The initial goal of HCR is to house Harvey’s jazz/jazz-influenced recording projects with plans to expand to include a roster of artists in future years.

Harvey has already produced several album and singles (as self-releases and with NextLevel). These are marked under HCR’s site with their original labels. In 2022, creative production began on HCR’s initial releases, which will be announced in early 2023.

“At Hidden Cinema Records, we tell stories with sounds.”

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Holiday Single - Out Now!

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“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is the debut holiday single of the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet. This original arrangement by Harvey takes the often solemn and somber Christmas carol and kicks into an up-tempo latin groove. It features solos by Harvey on tenor saxophone and Tommy Lehman on trumpet.

Stephen Harvey, tenor saxophone; Chris Coles, alto saxophone; Tommy Lehman, trumpet; Reggie Watkins, trombone; Dan Bruce, guitar; Theron Brown, piano; Tony DePaolis, bass; Dustin May, drums

Arranged by Stephen Philip Harvey. Recorded on June 22, 2022. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Jay Dudt at Audible Images. Art & design by Allison Levato. Released by Next Level (an imprint of Outside In Music) on November 25, 2022.

© 2024, Stephen Philip Harvey

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