Santi Debriano Arkestra Bembe

Bassist and composer Santi Debriano has 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.