Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio: First Voyage - Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio

First Voyage is the debut recording by the Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio, released in 2018. The piano trio features Arcoiris Sandoval on piano, Marty Kenney on acoustic bass, and Allan Mednard on drums. The nine-track program mixes jazz standards with Sandoval originals: Wayne Shorter's "Footprints," Coltrane's "Naima," and "How Deep Is the Ocean?" sit alongside original compositions including "Sonic Asylum," "Maroon Nebula," "Journey to Agartha," and "Spiral into Oblivion." The original titles suggest an interest in cosmic and psychedelic imagery that extends beyond conventional jazz piano trio territory. Sandoval's playing draws on post-bop harmony and rhythmic flexibility, with Mednard's drumming providing both propulsive swing and more textural, open-ended accompaniment. The album captures a working trio's repertoire, balancing the interpretive challenges of well-known standards with the freedom of performing the pianist's own material. The inclusion of foundational jazz compositions like "Footprints" and "Naima" alongside the trio's originals positions the group within the jazz tradition while establishing their own voice.