Karl Perazzo 14" & 15" Timbales
Timbales inspired by Santana's legendary percussionist, Karl Perazzo.
Karl Perazzo
LP60 | Partners in Greatness: Karl Perazzo
For 30-plus years Karl Perazzo (Santana) has been an LP artist, but he’s played LP all his life. Karl shares what Latin Percussion means to him from the roster of legendary artists who inspired his rhythm from a young age, the instruments that fueled his journey to a successful percussion career, and the sense of gratitude he carries with him.
LP60 | Partners in Greatness: Karl Perazzo
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Play Karl Perazzo & Raul Rekow Perform in the LP StudioKarl Perazzo & Raul Rekow Perform in the LP Studio
Play Karl Perazzo Demonstrates How to Create a Solo (Part 1)Karl Perazzo Demonstrates How to Create a Solo (Part 1)
Play Karl Perazzo Demonstrates How to Create a Solo (Part 2)Karl Perazzo Demonstrates How to Create a Solo (Part 2)
Play Karl Perazzo Demonstrates How to Create a Solo (Part 3)Karl Perazzo Demonstrates How to Create a Solo (Part 3)
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Karl Perazzo
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. "I used to play with the band when I was younger," he jokes, "but then the needle broke." 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. He also has several side projects which he leads, including the popular Salsa band, Avance. In addition to performing and recording, Perazzo teaches percussion. Along with former Santana conguero Raul Rekow, Perazzo starred in LP's popular instructional video From Afro-Cuban to Rock, which breaks down the complex musical rhythms of Cuban percussion. Because of their unique chemistry and infectious teaching style, Perazzo and Rekow are a sure-fire hit with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Karl has teamed up with LP to create the LP Karl Perazzo Signature Series.