Sketches of Memory is a work for oud, wordless voice, electric guitar, bass/double bass and drums. Drawing on Marco’s journey between different musical cultures and experiences, it explores memory, emotion and transformation through space, silence, and evolving energy.
The music moves between intimate, spacious passages and moments of intense expression, bringing ancient modal traditions into dialogue with contemporary composition, improvisation and progressive musical forms.
Performance Formats
Available in three configurations:
- Solo oud
- Oud & voice duo
- Full quartet ensemble
Ensemble
- Marco Sollazzo (Italy) — composition, oud, electric bass, double bass
- Dilek Özcan Sollazzo (Turkiye) — voice
- Kevin Barrett (Canada) — electric / acoustic guitar
- Davide L.Rinaldi (Italy) — drums
Album
The upcoming album Sketches of Memory is scheduled for release on 20 November 2026, supported by Creative Scotland.