In July 2004 at the Statenhall in The Hague, Carlos Santana and his powerhouse ensemble, anchored by percussionists Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo, a full horn section, and dual vocalists, delivered a performance that moved through “Maria Maria,” “Smooth,” “Evil Ways,” and “Jingo” before diving deep into a rendition of John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” that underscored exactly how far Santana’s musical roots run, with Carlos himself in top form throughout, his signature guitar tone carrying the Latin rhythm, blues-infused rock, and spiritual jazz threads that have made him one of the most singular live performers in the history of the instrument.


