Stephen Philip Harvey
Saxophonist. Composer. Educator.
New big band album,
out now!
“A bold, super-powered live album that cements his place as one of contemporary jazz’s adventurous large-ensemble voices… [Multiversal] shows Harvey at the top of his compositional, arranging, and bandleading game.” – Mike Gates, UK Vibe
“His compositions and first-class arrangements connect the jazz tradition with the spirit of contemporary African American music.
The eleven tracks captivate with colorful instrumentation, brilliant solos, and admirable interplay between the orchestra’s sections.” — Michael van Gee, Jazz’n’More
“Stephen is an exceptional musician with a very bright future.”
— Roscoe Mitchell, NEA Jazz Master
“Sophisticated accessibility! When I listen to Stephen Harvey’s music, that’s what I hear. Thoughtful construction of complex structures and orchestrations that take the listener on a beautiful sonic ride without speaking over their heads. A beautiful pairing of the complex and the elementary.”
— Sean Jones, Trumpeter/Composer/Bandleader/Educator
“Harvey performs with a strong personality. He will say it with his tenor. There are no words, but his soprano’s flexibility, strong tone, and direct expression cannot be easily matched by today’s saxophonists.”
— Turgay Yalchin, Dark Blue Notes