Multi-Dimensional Warrior

Performer: Santana
Engineer: Dave Brown; Devon Rietveld; George Engfer; Jim Gaines; Jim Reitzel; Maureen Droney; Arne Frager; Tommy Vicari; John Fiore; Manny Lacarruba; Dave Brown; Devon Rietveld; George Engfer; Jim Gaines; Jim Reitzel; Maureen Droney; Arne Frager; Tom Vicari; John Fiore
Producer: JB Eckl; David DeVore; David Rubinson; Fred Catero; Glen Kolotkin; Keith Olson; Sterling Crew; Jim Gaines; Jorge Santana; K.C. Porter; Ndugu Chancler; Val Garay; Bill Graham; Paolo Rustichelli; Carlos Santana; JB Eckl; David DeVore; David Rubinson; Fred Catero; Glen Kolotkin; Jim Gaines; Jorge Santana; K.C. Porter; Keith Olsen; Ndugu Chancler; Santana; Sterling Crew; Tom Coster; Val Garay; Bill Graham; Paolo Rustichelli
Distributor: Sony Music Distribution (

Notes: Personnel: Santana (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass instrument, percussion); Carlos Santana (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion); Chester Thompson (vocals, electric piano, Hammond b-3 organ, synthesizer, bass instrument, drums); Ruth Cahill, Walter Redmond (vocals); Sterling Crew (keyboards); Gregg Bissonette (drums); Mike Carabello (percussion). Additional personnel: Karl Perazzo, Raul Rekow (vocals, percussion); Emily Cahill, Walter a. Redmond, Sandra Hunter, Ruth Cahill, Marjo Keller, Lynice Pinkard, Lovetta Brown, Kevin Star Butler, Charisse Dancy, Aylmer Cahill, Darryl Williams, Deanna Brown, Greg Walker , Larry Graham, Leon Patillo, Alex Ligertwood, Stephen King , Tony Lindsay, Tramaine Hawkins, Joyful Company of Singers, Buddy Miles (vocals); Chris Solberg, Jorge Santana, Ra�l Pacheco (guitar); Barbara Higbie (harp); David Sancious, Devon Rietveld, Gregg Rolie, K.C. Porter, Alan Pasqua, Paul Schwartz , Richard Baker, Sterling Crew, Tom Coster, Paolo Rustichelli (keyboards); Pablo Tellez, Myron Dave, David Brown , David Margen, Alphonso Johnson , Benny Rietveld (bass instrument); Greg Bissonnette, Dennis Chambers, Graham Lear, Horacio "El Negro" Hern�ndez, Michael Shrieve, Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Walfredo Reyes, Billy Friday Johnson, Gaylord Birch (drums); Jos� Chepit� Areas, Michael Carabello, Orestes Vilat�, Armando Peraza (percussion); Edwin M. Harper Jr.. Photographers: Gregory Heisler; Fernando Aceves. Unknown Contributor Role: Michael Rios. The depth of feeling inherent in Carlos Santana's guitar playing is nearly matched (but not quite) by the size and breadth of his discography: since the late 1960s the man has churned out a staggering amount of material, all of which features his unique hybrid sound that draws on rock, Latin, jazz, blues, and other forms of roots music. Given the dizzying plethora of options, newcomers might be at a loss about where to start exploring Santana's' music, which is why best-ofs like 2007's MULTIDIMENSIONAL WARRIOR are an excellent bet. Spanning two discs and ranging across Santana's career, MULTIDIMENSIONAL WARRIOR features 28 tracks selected by the guitarist himself. Obvious candidates like "Oye Como Va" and "Black Magic Woman" have been passed by here (one can find them on any run-of-the-mill Santana anthology) in favor of tunes that showcase Santana's spiritual commitment ("Let There Be Light") and his commitment to traditional Latin musical forms ("Samba Para Ti"). But Santana's cross-genre approach and dazzling six-string wizardry shine through on every track, making this generous set an excellent place to get acquainted with the music of this rock icon.

Mojo (Publisher) (p.130) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he CD earns kudos for reaching across corporate lines and including music from all three of Santana's label affiliations..." Paste (magazine) (p.67) - "His musical onslaught heats up on 'Brotherhood,' which, with a twitchy solemnity, reminds listeners about the importance of compassion, soulfulness, harmony and especially oneness."

Carlos Santana is one of those rare guitarists whose sound is instantly recognizable. His fiery, soulful blend of rock, blues, and Latin music made his band, also named Santana, an international success. From 1960s San Francisco psychedelia to '70s fusion to enormously successful pop crossovers in the early 2000s, Carlos Santana has remained a respected and influential force in music. Though he scored hits with his band from the late '60s to the early '80s, Santana operated under the mainstream radar for much of the '80s and '90s until the multi-platinum 1999 "comeback" album, SUPERNATURAL, studded with pop-star collaborations, brought him (and the band) a whole new audience.

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