Asante Santi Debriano

"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 is acclaimed as one of the most interesting and original voices in jazz today. His lifelong creative jazz explorations are grounded with a vast knowledge and respect for many diverse cultures and traditions.   
Santi Debriano's Arkestra Bembe uses 5 horns and 4 rhythm section playing his original compositions and arrangements. 
These videos document Santi Debriano's Arkestra Bembe community in their experimentation with creative music of various types, from flamenco jazz to free jazz, straight ahead and latin jazz.
The Arkestra’s brand new recording, Ashanti, was voted one of the best releases of 2023. Recorded on Jojo Records, it can be bought on lp and streaming formats at  https://www.jojorecords.com/ashanti