Every musician has an idol, a performer or group that embodies what they wish to become.
From his childhood in San Francisco, Karl Perazzo wanted to play with Santana. However, young Perazzo did have considerable talent, and had played with Cal Tjader, Malo, Ray Obiedo, Prince and Andy Narell by the time he was 12. His life-long dream was realized in 1991 when he joined Santana to play timbales. Perazzo has also performed and recorded with Mariah Carey, Dizzy Gillespie, Phish, The United Nations Orchestra and John Lee Hooker. In addition to performing and recording, Perazzo teaches percussion.