Perez Hilton — Talk about creative! Carlos Santana got engaged to girlfriend/drummer Cindy Blackman - in the middle of his set during a July 9th concert! He says: "Cindy and I are blessed to have found each other. Being in love is a gift from the universe, and the... more info

Pop Crunch — Musician and philanthropist Carlos Santana proposed to drummer Cindy Blackman onstage during a concert in Tinley Park, Illinois on Friday night.The veteran rocker — who is spending the summer crisscrossing the globe on his summer Universal Tour —... more info

MTV.com News — 'Cindy and I are blessed to have found each other,' legendary guitarist says in a statement.By Kelley L. Carter Carlos Santana performs in Tinley Park, IL on Friday Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Redferns Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, 62, pr... more info

Guardian Music — (Four Quarters)American drummer Cindy Blackman's inspiration is the late Tony Williams, the man who Miles Davis called "the centre that the group's sound revolved around" in his great 1960s quintet, and who went on to become one of the leading creati... more info

All About Jazz — "Mr. Ortiz, a young Cuban pianist with a modern jazz pedigree, leads a promising ensemble..." --Nate Chinen, New York Times"Jazz fans applaud, and novices mark your calendars. Aruan Ortiz, critically acclaimed Cuban pianist is a 'must see,'" --The Ne... more info

All About Jazz — A LOVELY SUMMER OF MUSIC IN PROSPECT PARK Sonic Youth The schedule for the Celebrate Brooklyn! 2010 Season at the Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY has been announced. You can check out the full schedule here. The season begins with Norah Jo... more info

All About Jazz — World-Renowned Drummer Cindy Blackman Performs At The Highline Ballroom On March 10 In Support Of Her New Release Another Lifetime On Four Quarters Entertainment Album Pays Tribute To Her Mentor Tony Williams When Tony Williams tragically died at t... more info

All About Jazz — WORLD-RENOWNED DRUMMER CINDY BLACKMAN TO RELEASE ANOTHER LIFETIME ON FOUR QUARTERS ENTERTAINMENT, FEBRUARY 23... more info

All About Jazz — Randall Kline, the Executive and Artistic Director of SFJAZZ—the leading non-profit jazz organization on the West Coast—today announced the complete artist line-up for the 27th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival. The Festival will begi... more info

All About Jazz — GUITARIST MIKE STERN PLAYS WITH TALENTED FRIENDS IN A BIG NEIGHBORHOOD Guest artists on new recording include Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Esperanza Spalding Richard Bona, Randy Brecker, Medeski Martin and Wood, Cindy Blackman and others Mike Stern ... more info