Thursday Night Jazz: Stephen Philip Harvey Octet’s “Mythos” (Album Preview)

Photo Courtesy: Stephen Philip Harvey Music has the power to transport us somewhere larger than life, to create legendary worlds where we are able to connect to forces greater than ourselves. After a 2023 performance at Alphabet City with their grounded, nature-inspired album, “Elemental”, the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet returns this fall to entrance audiences with their latest project, “Mythos”. This concert offers a preview into the world of “Mythos”—an album of original compositions inspired by African diaspora mythology, sure to bring some magic back into the world. Featured Musicians: Stephen Philip Harvey: tenor sax, compositions Chris Coles: alto sax Garrett Folger: trumpet Reggie Watkins: trombone Dan Bruce: guitar Theron Brown: piano Jordan McBride: bass Dustin May: drums About the Artist: Stephen Philip Harvey is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, and bandleader whose music blends jazz tradition with cinematic storytelling and contemporary Black American music. His latest album, “Multiversal: Live at Bop Stop” (2025), has been praised by DownBeat as “instrumental jazz fireworks” and by UK Vibe as “a bold, super-powered live album.” Harveyleads several ensembles, including SPHJO, SPH8, Sphinx, and SPH+2, and serves as Music Director of Delmarva Public Media. About Your Visit: The in-house restaurant, Cucina Alfabeto, is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Please visit OpenTable or call 412-435-1111 to make a reservation.