“She refuses to limit herself in any way.”
–San Jose Mercury News

Rebeca Mauleón is the ninth recipient of the SFJAZZ Beacon award, presented annually to celebrate the masterful musicians and writers who have preserved the traditions and fostered the growth of jazz in the Bay Area. A ferociously gifted pianist, arranger, educator, producer and innovative bandleader, Mauleón cut her teeth on the Mission District’s burgeoning 1970s Latin music scene, performing and recording over the years with Tito Puente, "Cachao," Santana and a host of others. Mauleón shares the spotlight with long-time colleague and percussionist Karl Perazzo (of the Santana Band), who has been a driving force in Bay Area Latin music. Rebeca and Karl celebrate three decades in music with this high-spirited concert featuring special guests Bobi Céspedes, Orestes Vilató and Cuban vocal sensation Adonis Puentes, plus many surprise guests.