Santi Debriano's Arkestra Bembe — live event
"The depth of his performances and his energy [are] an inspiration for his colleagues and his audiences."- Jabali Billy Hart "In my estimation he is a living jazz master."- Mike Longo Santi Debriano (b. Panama Rep. 1955) Bassist and composer Santi Debrianohas been playing the instrument since he was a teenager. Born in Panama, he has lived in New York City for many years, serving as the leader of his own groups and as a sideman for others. In the city’s community of jazz musicians, he is like an oak tree, with roots that stretch into many different idioms and styles practiced by some of the most accomplished musicians in the indisputable jazz capital of the universe. Santi has performed at many of the world’s most renowned jazz festivals and concert halls, often presenting his own compositions with his groups. Santi Debriano’s Arkestra Bembe, a 9 piece group has released their most recent recording, Ashanti, on Jojo Records. https://www.jojorecords.com/vinyls-store2/vinyl-santi-debriano-arkestra-bembe His compositions are a soulful mix of jazz harmony with the melodies and rhythms of his Panamanian heritage, and they reference his African ancestry. "The depth of his performances and his energy [are] an inspiration for his colleagues and his audiences."- Jabali Billy Hart "In my estimation he is a living jazz master."- Mike Longo Santi Debriano (b. Panama Rep. 1955) Bassist and composer Santi Debrianohas been playing the instrument since he was a teenager. Born in Panama, he has lived in New York City for many years, serving as the leader of his own groups and as a sideman for others. In the city’s community of jazz musicians, he is like an oak tree, with roots that stretch into many different idioms and styles practiced by some of the most accomplished musicians in the indisputable jazz capital of the universe. Santi has performed at many of the world’s most renowned jazz festivals and concert halls, often presenting his own compositions with his groups. Santi Debriano’s Arkestra Bembe, a 9 piece group has released their most recent recording, Ashanti, on Jojo Records. https://www.jojorecords.com/vinyls-store2/vinyl-santi-debriano-arkestra-bembe His compositions are a soulful mix of jazz harmony with the melodies and rhythms of his Panamanian heritage, and they reference his African ancestry. He counts as his primary influences: Duke Ellington, Ornette Coleman, Charles Mingus, Johnny Dyani, Israel Cachao Lopez, Miroslav Vitous, Archie Shepp, Scott LaFaro, Dave Holland, Eddie Gomez, Stanley Clarke, Buster Williams, Daniele Roccato, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Garrison
Starts: 2025-05-16T18:00:06Z
Ends: 2025-05-16T20:55:06Z
Where: 183 West 10th Street, New York, New York 10014, United States
Price: $40.0