Qobuz releases The Cosmic Tones Research Trio
Qobuz, the independently owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, has exclusively released The Cosmic Tones Research Trio – Live at Public Records. The performance was recorded in September 2025 during the group’s New York City debut, presented by Mississippi Records x Qobuz at Brooklyn’s Public Records.
Mississippi Records, an independent label founded in Portland and now based in New York, is known for releasing spiritually resonant music from across eras and traditions.
Featuring Roman Norfleet (alto sax), Harlan Silverman (cello and percussive textures) and Kennedy Verrett (piano), the Portland-based trio channels the spirit of Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Sun Ra and Laraaji. The result is restorative, genre-defying music rooted in Black spiritual traditions. The performance captured that transcendent energy in an intimate, audiophile setting, now preserved in Hi-Res quality and available exclusively on Qobuz.
The release reflects Qobuz’s ‘Boutique in a Superstore World’ philosophy: spotlighting independent artists and labels, championing adventurous music often overlooked by the mainstream, and delivering exclusive, high-quality recordings for dedicated music listeners. Listen here