The Cosmic Tones Research Trio, comprising alto saxophonist and composer Roman Norfleet, cellist and multi-instrumentalist Harlan Silverman, and pianist and wind instrumentalist Kennedy Verrett, is a Portland-based ensemble dedicated to creating healing music. Their sound blends elements of gospel, blues, and spiritual jazz, drawing inspiration from luminaries like Sun Ra, Alice Coltrane, and Pharoah Sanders. Their debut album, "All is Sound," released in November 2024, received critical acclaim for its immersive and restorative qualities. The trio's self-titled second album, released in October 2025, further explores transcendent soundscapes rooted in meditative stillness and rhythmic propulsion. ([thecosmictonesresearchtrio.bandcamp.com](https://thecosmictonesresearchtrio.bandcamp.com/?utm_source=openai))