FRANCISCO MORA CATLETT  

NEW RELEASE / ELECTRONIC MUSIC / 01/10/2025  

Cosmic Link... 

The universal connection.

A cosmic link 🔗 is our relationship with each other and the cosmos, sharing and strengthening our humanity while being dragged by our Sun ☀️ Star 💫 in a Spiral across the Milky Way…

Roman Diaz participation on Hand Conga Drums is inspired on the book “Del tambor al sintetizador”, written by cuban musician and writer Leo Acosta, bringing a sonic addition to the electronic music sound resources. Only one take was done during the recording as to maintain the spontaneous fresh interpretation.

Francisco Mora Catlett, Composer, Mix, & Production Roman Diaz on Hand Drums

Roman Diaz recorded at Samurai Hotel Recording Studio by David Stoller 

Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper at Turtle Tone Studio

Nia Mora, Art

AACE Records 2025, NYC

JAZZ DE LA PENA 

Francisco Mora Catlett’s “Cosmic Link” Celebrates the Invisible Threads that Bind Us

Tomas Peña

https://jazzdelapena.com/reviews/francisco-mora-catletts-cosmic-link-celebrates-the-invisible-threads-that-bind-us/

Cosmic Link invites listeners to imagine themselves soaring through galaxies, experiencing the allure of cosmic energy, and uncovering unexpected connections. The music transitions from serene, ethereal tones to powerful, driving rhythms, reflecting the universe’s dynamic energy. Additionally, it delves into the concept of synchronicity, exploring how seemingly random events are often profoundly interconnected, suggesting a hidden order in the cosmos. This reminds us that we are all part of a larger whole.

Cosmic Link offers a musical journey for your ears. It evokes a sensation of feeling small and insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe, fostering a profound connection to everything around you. The music explores the discovery of meaning in the unexpected and celebrates humanity’s beauty in the midst of the vast unknown.

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Featuring Francisco Mora Catlett on all electronics, compositions and production with Roman Diaz on congas. Francisco Mora Catlett played drums & percussion for the Sun Ra Arkestra for nearly a decade in the 1970s and 80’s. Since the mid 1980s, Mr. Catlett has been composing, recording and releasing his own Spirit/Jazz music mostly for his own AACE label, a dozen or so releases all strong and spirited on several levels.

ELECTRIC WORLDS



FRANCISCO MORA CATLETT & AfroHORN RELEASE: "RARE METAL” SEPTEMBER 1st, 2013 DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL
THE M’BOOM + SUN RA’S ARKESTRA ALUM CONTINUES TO MAP THE SECRET PATHS WHICH CONNECT AVANT-GARDE JAZZ TO CUBAN FOLKLORE,
AFRICAN MYSTICISM & LATIN AMERICAN SURREALISM WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST FEATURING:
SAM NEWSOME, SALIM WASHINGTON, ALEX HARDING, RASHAAN CARTER, ARUAN ORTIZ, ROMAN DIAZ, FRANCISCO MORA CATLETT, DANYS PEREZ "LA MORA" AND OYU ORO VOCALISTS.

 ARUAN, SAM, FRANCISCO, RASHAAN, ALEX, ROMAN

AfroHorn / Working Band

Francisco Mora Catlett, Sam Newsome, Roman Diaz, Aruan Ortiz, Rashaan Carter, Alex harding  

ARUAN, SAM, FRANCISCO, RASHAAN, ALEX & ROMAN

"AFRO HORN MX"

Double CD

With a new outstanding line up; John JD Allen on Tenor Saxophone, Alex Harding on Baritone saxophone, Vincent Bowens on Tenor Saxophone, Aruán Ortiz, on piano, Rashaan Carter on Bass, Roman Díaz on Percussion, and Francisco Mora Catlett on Drums.

* FEATURING

John JD Allen, Hailed by the New York Times as “a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style,” J.D. Allen is one of the most thoughtful jazz saxophonists on the scene today. 

Aruán Ortiz, one of the most dynamic and talented pianists in jazz today, has been described by the New York Post as "a must see," and as "the latest Cuban wunderkind to arrive in the United States" by BETJazz.

Roman Díaz, master percussionist from Havana, where elders in the fine arts of classic Afro-Cuban musical traditions trained him. He has performed with groups including Raices Profundas, Yoruba Andabo, and Grupo Anaki. In the U.S., with Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Paquito D’Rivera, Pedrito Martinez and Oriando “Puntilla” Rios. 

THE AFRO HORN

The Afro Horn was conceived by Francisco Mora Catlett in Sun Ra's home, during Francisco's tenure with the Arkestra in the 70's after reading Henry Dumas's story, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" In this story the Afro horn is a powerful instrument that unites and completes the music circle, bringing new light and life.

The first Afro-Horn appearance was during the 80’s in Detroit, at Baker's Keyboard Lounge with Vincent Bowens on Tenor Saxophone, James Carter on Tenor Saxophone, Rodney Whitaker on Bass and Francisco Mora Catlett on Drums.

Francisco was proud to present Afro Horn for the first time in New York City at the Stone. Once again he built a strong and appropriate lineup and music for this exciting concept. He managed to align himself with a band of Detroiters: Alex Harding on Baritone Saxophone, Salim Washington on Tenor Saxophone, and Hakim Jami on Bass, they are all transplanted New Yorkers who began in Detroit. Francisco brings alive the circle of the African Heritage in his music and art.

 http://www.facebook.com/AfroHornMx/info 

"OUTERZONE" is a Jazz outburst that started out from the work and experiences in the Inner Zone Orchestra with Carl Craig and Craig Taborn, the work lead in that direction.

In "OUTERZONE" Jazz is the looking glass and the music of the African Presence in the Americas is the horizon.

FMC

"FREEDOM JAZZ TRIO"

Two CDs have been release under "FREEDOM JAZZ TRIO", one a studio Project featuring Francesco Tristano on Piano, Carlo de Rosa on  Bass and Francisco Mora Catlett on Drums.

http://www.francescotristano.com/disco



The second  "TFREEDOM JAZZ TRIO", was recorded live at the Bronx Museum with Craig Taborn on Piano, Carlo de Rosa on Bass and Francisco Mora Catlett on Drums.

"FREEDOM JAZZ TRIO" is an ongoing project that explores Jazz Traditions within the clasic trio format of Piano, Bass and Drums.

The first trio recordings where done with Craig Taborn on Piano, Rodney Whitaker on Bass and Francisco Mora Catlett on Drums. They where released as a compilation with other works under  "WORLD TRADE MUSIC” the first CD for Community Projects, Carl Craig’s Planet-e in Detroit.