Wade in the Water - Single (2026)
“Wade in the Water” is the first single from The Pen is Mightier, 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.
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
Traditional spiritual arranged by Stephen Philip Harvey.
Produced by Stephen Philip Harvey
Recorded at Akron Recording Company in Akron, OH, October 4-5, 2025
Recorded by Benjamin Patrick at Akron Recording Company
Additional recording by Jeff Gruber at Blue House Productions
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)