In celebration of Pioneer Courthouse Square’s 40th Anniversary, Time Sound returns to celebrate historic gospel music from Portland’s African-American community. Originally conceived in 1981 by Thara Memory’s Creative Jazz Orchestra, this iteration of Time Sound features a gospel mass choir as well as ensemble performances of jazz and blues compositions. Storytelling onstage will complement this music, detailing historic connections made between Portland Festival Symphony emeritus music director Lajos Balogh and leading musical directors in Albina.

Director: Ken Berry

Producers: Calvin Walker, Cedric Berry 

Choir Directors: Tiffany Dempsey, Pearl Thomas, Darlene Warren

Bandleader: Marquay Seamster, Upper Room Live Band

Vocal Ensemble: Arietta Ward, MaryEtta Callier, Nafasaria Matthews and LaRhonda Steele

Gospel Mass Choir: Time Sound Choir (featuring members of Youth Sound)

Featured Guests: Eldon T. Jones, Tahirah Memory, Anise Hall-Richie

Albina Music Trust receives funding from: Collins Foundation, Prosper Portland - Portland Events & Film Office, Regional Arts & Culture Council, and Black United Fund Of Oregon.