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Peter Michael Escovedo Jr. (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is an Mexican-American percussionist. [1] Career. With his two brothers, he formed the Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group, Santana. [2] . Peter led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca. [2]
Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete is known worldwide for his live performances, session work and solo albums.
May 12, 2018 · Watch Pete Escovedo and Sy Smith perform "Let's Stay Together" from the album "Back to the Bay". Enjoy the smooth jazz and soulful vocals.
Jul 31, 2011 · Peter Michael Escovedo. 61K views 1 year ago.
Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete is known worldwide for his live performances, session work and solo albums.
Pete Escovedo - Full Concert - 05/29/89 - Gift Center (OFFICIAL) Jazz on MV. 126K subscribers. Subscribed. 870. 71K views 9 years ago. Pete Escovedo - Full Concert Recorded Live: 5/29/1989...
Since the late 1960’s Pete Escovedo is a prominent force in Latin music. His versatility has led to success in many areas of music from Latin jazz and salsa, rock, and Latin pop. Escovedo grew up in Oakland and was always surrounded by music his entire childhood.
Pete Escovedo has recorded 9 acclaimed solo albums, 2 albums with his daughter Sheila E., and the Latina Familia live album with Sheila E. and Tito Puente. The entire family has gotten together as the “E Family” to record the album “Now and Forever”, featuring Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael Escovedo.
Apr 5, 2024 · Recording artists Sheila E. and her father Pete Escovedo receive a lifetime achievement award at the 22nd annual Latin Grammy Special Merit Awards at Four Seasons Hotel & Resort on Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. Pete Escovedo’s name is synonymous with Latin jazz.
Mar 11, 2022 · As far as household names in percussion go Pete Escovedo ranks high on the list. A prominent San Francisco/Oakland area multi-percussionist and a force in the local festival and recording scene, even in his seventies, Pete is known worldwide for his session work and solo albums.
