Jazz tribute to Sun Ra anchors Beaverton vinyl show
Nov. 14 event pairs a daytime record market with a nighttime concert by L.A. vocalist Jimetta Rose and The Cosmic Tones Research Trio.
By Jason Kovalenko ·
A collision of analog commerce and cosmic jazz will take place in Beaverton on Nov. 14. The third annual Save the LP Record Show brings together more than 50 vendors and a live performance dedicated to the legacy of Sun Ra.
The event is structured to mirror the physical format of a vinyl record, with distinct activities scheduled for each side. During the daytime hours, attendees will browse rare vinyl records and vintage music merchandise at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. The evening program shifts to the Reser’s theater, where KMHD co-presents a concert featuring L.A. vocalist and producer Jimetta Rose.
Rose will perform her album “MettaSun,” a musical tribute to the jazz visionary. She will be joined on stage by Portland-based The Cosmic Tones Research Trio. The group will collaborate to reimagine the Afrofuturism aesthetic and sonic spiritual dimensions found in Sun Ra’s work.
The concert is part of a monthly segment on the “Think Out Loud” radio program, where general manager Meg Samples of member-supported KMHD Jazz Radio discusses artists and community events. The show broadcasts live at noon daily and rebroadcasts at 8 p.m.
Listeners can reach the program via Facebook, email at thinkoutloud@opb.org, or by calling 503-293-1983 to leave a voicemail.
