The Pen is Mightier

The Pen is Mightier (2027)

The Pen is Mightier is the second studio album and fourth release from the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet. This release features seven original compositions inspired by the poems, plays, memoirs, and novels of Black American writers, as well as a notable spiritual.The album marks the tenth release from saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Stephen Philip Harvey. Out February 5, 2027, on Hidden Cinema Records.

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This is a pre-order of The Pen is Mightier by the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet. It is the second studio album and fourth release from the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet. This release features seven original compositions inspired by the poems, plays, memoirs, and novels of Black American writers, as well as a notable spiritual.The album marks the tenth release from saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Stephen Philip Harvey. Out February 5, 2027, on Hidden Cinema Records.

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Album Credits

Track Listing

  1. The Pen (6:40)

  2. Dried Up; Deferred (5:09)

  3. Rufus’ Rage (6:16)

  4. Wade in the Water (4:52)

  5. The Ballad of Birmingham (4:31)

  6. Etched is Our Story (6:08)

  7. We Shall Make Mountains (6:04)

  8. Mightier Than the Sword (feat. Jordon Stanley, spoken word) (5:28)

The SPH Octet

Stephen Philip Harvey, tenor saxophone/compositions

Chris Coles, alto saxophone

Eric Williams, trumpet

Reggie Watkins, trombone

Dan Bruce, guitar

Theron Brown, piano & keys

Jordan McBride, electric & acoustic bass

Dustin May, drums

Tracks 1-3 and 5-8 composed by Stephen Philip Harvey and published by SPHarvey Music (ASCAP). Track 4 is a traditional spiritual arranged by Stephen Philip Harvey.

Produced by Stephen Philip Harvey

Recorded live at Akron Recording Company in Akron, OH, October 4-5, 2025

Recorded by Benjamin Patrick

Mixed and Mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Recording

Album Art & Design by Stephen Philip Harvey

Photography by Mollie Crowe at Little Blackbird Photo

This album was supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).

HCR 2702

©Ⓟ 2027 SPHarvey Music (ASCAP)