In a new interview with Billboard, Carlos Santana says he plans to launch a new project entitled Supernova, a jazz fusion act that will include his wife Cindy Blackman Santana as well as saxophonist Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and John McLaughlin.

“Definitely spring recording and summer touring in Europe and maybe America,” Santana told the publication. “Can you hear it? It’s kind of like playing with, sharing music with Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, ‘cause Wayne and Herbie, they’re at that level of genius, genius, genius, genius. I’m just grateful that they accept it and want to do it.”

The guitarist also discussed Santana IV, which will feature original Santana members Greg Rolie, Marcus Malone and Michael Carabello along with drummer Michael Shrieve, who joined the band in 1969. Neal Schon will also be on hand, first joining on guitar in 1971. An album has been recorded and Santana confirmed the group will be touring next year.

In the meantime, Santana is on the road with his current band, with his next residency taking place at the Las Vegas House of Blues on September 16. He will also perform at Lockn’ Festival as a special guest during Phil Lesh & Friends’ set. The guitarist also hinted at plans to record a whole album with Ronald Isley and Larry Graham.