Artistic License (album)

Artistic License is an album by bassist Santi Debriano which was recorded in 2000 and released on the Savant label the following year.

Reception

In his review on AllMusic, Scott Yanow wrote, "The music is post-bop, at times quite melodic, consistently stirring and filled with surprising moments, particularly when the music builds and builds to an intense level. Well worth several listens".

Track listing

All compositions by Santi Debriano except where noted

1. "Holiday" – 6:44
2. "Tenor Pan Woogie" – 5:52
3. "Liberty Road" – 10:14
4. "Little Free Spirit Be" – 5:23
5. "Trance Dance" (Abraham Burton) – 10:40
6. "Brava" – 7:54
7. "Little Church" – 3:38
8. "Harmonious" – 5:58
9. "Leaving" – 6:48

Personnel

• Santi Debriano – bass, steel drums
• Abraham Burton – tenor saxophone
• Miri Ben-Ari – violin
• Helio Alves – piano
• Will Calhoun – drums
• Willie Martinez – percussion

References