Pete Escovedo

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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 13 July 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is a Mexican-American percussionist.[1]

Biography

With his two brothers, Pete formed Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group.[2] He led the 14-24 piece Latin Big band Azteca.[2]

He is the father to musicians Sheila Escovedo (Sheila E), Peter Michael Escovedo (Wayne Brady Show Band), Juan Escovedo and dancer, manager and promoter Zina Escovedo. His brothers are fellow recording artists Alejandro Escovedo, Coke Escovedo, Javier Escovedo (The Zeros), Bobby Escovedo and Mario Escovedo (The Dragons). He is the biological grandfather of Nicole Richie, daughter of son Peter Michael Escovedo.

Long well known in the regional San Francisco Bay Area music scene for several decades, in 2002 Pete Escovedo made a notable national television appearance on the "By the Hand of the Father" episode of the PBS Austin City Limits program.

In 2014, Pete was invited along with his sons Peter Michael Escovedo and Juan Escovedo, by producer Gerry Gallagher to record with Latin rock legends El Chicano as well as Alphonse Mouzon, Brian Auger, Alex Ligertwood, Ray Parker Jr., Vikki Carr, Salvador Santana, Marcos J. Reyes, Lenny Castro]], Siedah Garrett, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Jessy J and David Paich and is featured on percussion on a remake of a song co-written by Willie Bobo called "Sixty Two Fifty" which is featured on Gallagher's most recent studio album due out in 2017.

Discography

  • 1977: Solo Two (Fantasy Records)
  • 1978: Happy Together (Fantasy Records)
  • 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 [live] (Concord Jazz)
  • 2003: Live
  • 2012: Live from Stern Grove Festival (Concord Jazz)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Pete Escovedo Biography & Awards"
  2. ^ a b https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p6470/biography
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