Name: SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam Ft. Karl Perazzo
Start: 2026-02-06T17:40:00-08:00
Location: 310 S. First Street, San Jose, CA, United States, California 95113

SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam Ft. Karl Perazzo

San Jose Jazz presents free live music programming in conjunction with South First Friday. Following sets by our SJZ U19s and the Michael Webster Quartet, our all-ages jazz jam features the legendary band Santana’s longtime timbalero, special guest Karl Perazzo.
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Karl Perazzo’s rapid-fire timbale work and fearless confidence have powered Santana's latin grooves since 1991, most notably on the multi-platinum Supernatural. A childhood prodigy who played with Cal Tjader, Malo and Prince by age 12, he's also performed with Mariah Carey, Dizzy Gillespie and Phish.
Born and raised in San Francisco, Perazzo dreamed of playing with Santana from an early age. His life-long aspiration became reality when he joined the band to play timbales, bringing blistering patterns that take the music and audiences to new highs. He recorded Another Day in the Park with Santana percussion partner Raul Rekow, showcasing their powerful chemistry. Beyond performing, Perazzo teaches percussion and starred in LP's instructional video From Afro-Cuban to Rock, breaking down complex Cuban rhythms with an infectious teaching style.