African American saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator Stephen Philip Harvey (1992) returns to the Con Alma with his esteemed octet, with a fresh batch of music from their 2024 albums Elemental (Live) and Live at Radio Artifact. Blending original compositions with dynamic arrangements of tunes by Wayne Shorter and Tim Green, the octet regularly fuses jazz with funk, hip-hop, rock, and gospel music influences. Flanked by some of the regions brightest improvisers, the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet promises to push the boundaries of jazz and inspire you along the way.
