Bembe Arktet: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About Bembe Arktet

Bembe Arktet is a modern jazz group heard in New York City settings such as Smalls Jazz Club, often in collaboration with bassist and composer Santi Debriano and his sextet. The ensemble works from Debriano’s original material, moving between written passages and open sections shaped by the frontline and rhythm team. Their sound draws on contemporary jazz language with hints of Brazilian rhythm and harmony. The playing tends to favor collective conversation over solos built for display.