Cindy Blackman
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Oct 11, 2026
Bobby BroomHOST
I'm going to start on a fever pitch with this version of Donna Lee from trumpeter Wallace Roney from his song, 1999 album, No Job, Too Big or Small.
Bobby BroomHOST
It features the tenor saxophone of Gary Thomas, along with Christian McBride at the bass, Cindy Blackman drums, and Donald Brown at the piano on Charlie Parker's Donna Lee.
Bobby BroomHOST
Thank you.
Bobby BroomHOST
Thank you.
Ben BaleHOST
You're waiting to ask that question.
Ben BaleHOST
Cindy Blackman goes, "You a- you can ask a question," and you ask that question.
Ben BaleHOST
Just Google it, although I guess you couldn't Google it.
Alex MorseHOST
Yeah.
Elmo LovanoHOST
Now she's the heartbeat of the Santana band, and she even holds the heart of that man.
Elmo LovanoHOST
Carried this music from the clubs all the way to Nirvana, make a ton of noise for Cindy Blackman Santana.
Elmo LovanoHOST
[cheering] [laughs] Good morning.
Cindy Blackman SantanaGUEST
Good morning.
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Cindy Blackman SantanaGUEST
Coherence on Mack Avenue Records.
Elmo LovanoHOST
Mack Avenue, let's get it.
Elmo LovanoHOST
Cindy Blackman Santana.
Elmo LovanoHOST
[upbeat music]
Dave AnthonyHOST
Whatever that means, you can certainly hear it in his guitar.
Dave AnthonyHOST
During a 2010 concert, Santana jazz drummer Cindy Blackman delivered a blistering drum solo.
Dave AnthonyHOST
Carlos Santana then walked on stage and proposed to her in front of the audience and she said yes.
Dave AnthonyHOST
They married later that year in Maui, one of music's most formidable husband and wife instrumental partnerships.
Al MelchiorHOST
So, uh, I'll have all this, that information in the show notes.
Al MelchiorHOST
Your, uh, website is cindyblackmansantana.com. You are on Instagram and TikTok @cindyblackmansantana, and on Facebook, Cindy Blackman Drummer, and one more I'll toss in here on Instagram, thepowerofthreeofficial.
Al MelchiorHOST
So-
Cindy Blackman SantanaGUEST
Yeah
John KatsilometesCORRESPONDENT
This is in addition to his eight shows this November.
John KatsilometesCORRESPONDENT
And his wife, Cindy Blackmon Santana, is also making news in this show and with her new album Coherence, where Carlos is featured on multiple tracks.
John KatsilometesCORRESPONDENT
He says his shows at House of Blues bring people into a place where they believe that it's possible to make a difference on this planet.
John KatsilometesCORRESPONDENT
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Tim MaHOST
Up next is Pool Party from the album El Bronco, available October 2nd from Devin Gray and featuring saxophonist Nathaniel Morgan.
Tim MaHOST
In July, Cindy Blackman Santana released her new album Coherence.
Tim MaHOST
It was recorded with her touring band and special guests, including Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin.
Tim MaHOST
The last song you will hear is Capri, featuring Carlos Santana on guitar from Cindy Blackman Santana.
Tim MaHOST
Thanks for listening.
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BullfrogHOST
Now, before we go on, froggers, still to come, we may have some oddities to play for you.
BullfrogHOST
But just so you know, We have new Cindy Blackman Santana featuring Hubby Carlos and John McLaughlin.
BullfrogHOST
And there is some King Crimson with three drummers doing 21st
NiamhHOST
Century Schizoid Man.
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BullfrogHOST
Two wide horses.
BullfrogHOST
And for tune number two, that was new music.
BullfrogHOST
from one of my favourite drummers, Cindy Blackman Santana.
BullfrogHOST
And we took a track from her new album that was called Guitar Love that featured John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana.