Carlos Santana and Neal Schon parted ways 40 years ago -- but now according to Schon, the pair have talked about working together on a new project.

Schon said, "I've reconnected with Carlos Santana now and we have been talking about doing something together again. We've talked a lot on the telephone and I hooked up with him before Christmas. You never know what's going to happen. Life is full of surprises. It's very exciting."

Meanwhile, Schon has been busy releasing a solo instrumental album, The Calling.