Pete Escovedo
Peter Michael Escovedo (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is a Mexican-American percussionist.[1]
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 Pete Escovedo at the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina", October 13, 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Peter Michael Escovedo |
| Born | July 13, 1935 Pittsburg, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Latin jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Percussion |
With his two brothers, Pete formed Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group.[2] He led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca.[2] His daughter is singer-percussionist Sheila E..
Discography
- 1977 Solo Two (Fantasy)
- 1978 Happy Together (Fantasy)
- 1982 Island (EsGo/Fantasy)
- 1985 Yesterday's Memories Tomorrow's Dreams (Concord Crossover)
- 1987 Mister E (Concord Crossover)
- 1995 Flying South (Concord Picante)
- 1997 E Street (Concord Jazz)
- 2000 E Musica (Concord Jazz)
- 2001 Whatcha Gonna Do (Concord Jazz)
- 2003 Live
- 2012 Live from Stern Grove Festival (Concord Jazz)
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