''Artistic License'' is an album by bassist Santi Debriano which was recorded in 2000 and released on the

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Reception

In his review on

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

Personnel

* Santi Debriano – bass, steel drums *

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– tenor saxophone *

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– violin *

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– piano *

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– drums *Willie Martinez – percussion

References

{{Authority control Santi Debriano albums 2001 albums Savant Records albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio