Sarian, Michael/matthew Putman/ledian Mola/federico Ughi
The Sea, The Space, And Egypt, Vol. 1
'The Sea, The Space, And Egypt, Vol. 1,' the debut album from Michael Sarian (trumpet), Matthew Putman (keys), Federico Ughi (drums), and newcomer Ledian Mola (bass), is a heartfelt tribute to Sun Ra's avant-garde legacy. Released by 577 Records, the album blends cosmic improvisation with Cuban folklore-inspired vocals from Mola, who joined the group after the 2022 SOF music residency in Italy. Featuring the same Rocksichord keyboard used by Sun Ra and Egyptian-inspired cover art, this collaborative effort unites longtime friends Sarian, Putman, and Ughi with Mola for a seamless and otherworldly exploration of abstract rhythms and melodies.