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Pete Escovedo
Pete Escovedo at the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina", October 13, 2009
Pete Escovedo at the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina", October 13, 2009
Background information
Birth namePeter Michael Escovedo
Born (1935-07-13) July 13, 1935 (age 88)
Pittsburg, California, U.S.
GenresLatin jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Percussion

Peter Michael Escovedo (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is an American percussionist.[1]

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)

See also

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